Monument record 9427/0/1 - Probable Romano-British settlement, south-east of Biggin Hall

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Summary

Fieldwalking undertaken in 1982 identified dark soil and Romano-British pot sherds. A small patch of slag to the south-east may be associated.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Large dark area with pebbles. Not many sherds. Possible industrial site? A slag patch observed to south-east at TL01678876.

{2}Fieldwalking by D.N.Hall in 1982; dark soil & Romano-British pot sherds & pebbles; small quantity of pottery possible industrial site; area mapped;


<1> Hall D.N., 1960-1999, Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall, Oundle/Site 2 (Database). SNN102279.

<2> HALL D.N., 1982, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN50750.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Database: Hall D.N.. 1960-1999. Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall. 10/02/2003. Rockingham Pr SMR.xls. Excel97 + Mapinfo files. Oundle/Site 2.
  • <2> Uncertain: HALL D.N.. 1982. ORAL REPORT TO SMR. (unchecked).

Finds (1)

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Location

Grid reference Centred TL 015 888 (121m by 111m) Approximate
Civil Parish OUNDLE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Apr 1 2025 4:12PM

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