Monument record 4946/3/5 - Pits, Possibly Romano-British Graves
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Full Description
{1} There is no conclusive evidence of burial in the pits although they were clearly in the cemetery area.
{2} "….three grave-like excavations….arranged upon semi-radial plan….strewn with ashes….containing burnt stones and fragments of what I will provisionally call Romano-British pottery, and a cluster of imitative coins called minimi….".
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.255-56 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
<2> Sharp S., 1871, On Roman Remains Found at Duston, Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Article). SNN46438.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN77383 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.255-56 (checked).
- <2> SNN46438 Article: Sharp S.. 1871. On Roman Remains Found at Duston, Northamptonshire. Proceedings of The Society of Antiquaries. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 730 607 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 5 2007 3:18PM
