Find Spot record 1906 - Roman pottery scatter, north of the A6

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Summary

An area of dark soil associated with Roman pottery including Nene Valley Colour-Coat.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1, 3} SP 944715. Roman pottery, including Castor colour-coated ware, and part of a quern stone found in 1971. An
area of dark ground also observed. RB sherds and kiln waste found in 1968 is now in Northampton Museum.

{2} Roman pottery including Nene Valley types, and part of a quern stone, all associated with an area of dark soil, have been found.


<1> Brown, A E (ed), 1972, Northamptonshire Archaeology, p.21 (checked) (Journal). SNN25623.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.57 Site 11 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.

<3> Moore W.R.G., 1968, Roman Settlement in the Upper and Middle Nene Valley, p. 61 (Uncertain). SNN15188.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Journal: Brown, A E (ed). 1972. Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 7. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.21 (checked).
  • <2> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.57 Site 11 (checked).
  • <3> Uncertain: Moore W.R.G.. 1968. Roman Settlement in the Upper and Middle Nene Valley. p. 61.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 944 715 (150m by 150m) Approximate
Civil Parish IRTHLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 347440

Record last edited

Feb 4 2025 8:14PM

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