Monument record 1946 - Possible Romano-British Settlement
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Summary
Enclosure and ditch on air photographs. Romano-British pottery has been found at the site while fieldwalking.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Romano-British pottery was found at the site during fieldwalking.
{2} Cropmark recorded in 1970: rectangular enclosure and ditch at SP91257983.
{3} Air photography taken in 1970 shows an ill-defined straight-sided enclosure.
{4} Enclosure (SP 91257982) on limestone. Air photographs (in NMR) show a rectangular enclosure with sharp corners, attached to a linear ditch.
<1> BELLAMY B., Fieldwalking at Grafton Underwood, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN108034.
<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<3> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, p. 11 Site 2 (Journal). SNN106546.
<4> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 51-2, Site 2 (Series). SNN77380.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN108034 Oral Report: BELLAMY B.. Fieldwalking at Grafton Underwood. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs.
- <3> SNN106546 Journal: HOLLOWELL R.. 1971. Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 6. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 11 Site 2.
- <4> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p. 51-2, Site 2.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9125 7980 (112m by 183m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRAFTON UNDERWOOD, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347328
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 8:17PM
