Monument record 608/1 - Possible site of Romano-British Settlement, north of Ashby St Ledgers
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Summary
Fieldwalking survey identified a quantity of pottery, mainly thin grey ware probably of C2nd or C3rd date, but also including some earlier material and pieces of tile
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Roman settlement (SP 570684) on the N side of the village above a small E-flowing stream,on glacial gravel at 132m above OD. A quantity of pottery, mainly thin grey ware proabably of 2nd or 3rd century date but also including some earlier material and pieces of tile, has been found.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.5 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
<2> RCHME, Undated, RCHME Inventory: Northamptonshire II (Central), 890730; 890763 (Archive). SNN112900.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.5 (checked).
- <2> SNN112900 Archive: RCHME. Undated. RCHME Inventory: Northamptonshire II (Central). Historic England Archive. 890730; 890763.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 570 684 (150m by 150m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHBY ST. LEDGERS, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 339812
Record last edited
Jan 31 2025 2:32PM
