Monument record 1777 - Possible Roman Settlement, Little Addington
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Summary
A Roman building and a copper alloy handle were found somewhere in Little Addington parish in the 19th century. The handle is held by the British Museum.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} A bronze handle of Roman date, once tinned, with tongues for fastening attached by hinges, of which the iron pins have perished, and measuring 2.1 ins across the base, was found on the site of a Roman building at Little Addington, Thrapston, Northants, in or before 1899.
(Little Addington: SP 9573)
{2} Features and finds found either during or prior to 1899. A Roman building and a bronze handle.
<1> British Museum Accession Register, Museum No: 1899,1003.1 (Catalogue). SNN10055.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP97SE19 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.184 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77382.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN10055 Catalogue: British Museum Accession Register. Museum No: 1899,1003.1.
- <2> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP97SE19 (checked).
- <3> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.184 (unchecked).
Finds (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 95 72 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE ADDINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347355
Record last edited
Feb 3 2025 8:58PM
