Monument record 1964 - Possible Roman Settlement
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Summary
Roman pottery was found when Cranford Park was ploughed in the 1960s. Further finds were identified during field survey. Cropmarks of enclosures and probable boundary ditches were identified on aerial photographs during the Northants NMP and may be associated.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Finds of Romano-British pot sherds made at SP926773 when the park was ploughed up and re-seeded a few years ago.
{3} Soilmarks recorded by aerial photography. Possible ditches. NCCAP:SP9277/002.
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1974, Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973, 9/89 (checked) (Article). SNN9109.
<2> Rowley R.T.; Fowler W.J. (Editors), 1974, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (4), p.27 (unchecked) (Newsletter). SNN17341.
<3> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, (unchecked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN9109 Article: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1974. Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 9. Northants. Arch. Society. 9/89 (checked).
- <2> SNN17341 Newsletter: Rowley R.T.; Fowler W.J. (Editors). 1974. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (4). C.B.A. Group 9 Newsletter. 4. University of Oxford. p.27 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. (unchecked).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (10)
- Parent of: Possible Enclosure, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1964/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Enclosure, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1964/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Enclosure, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1964/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible Enclosure, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1964/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible Enclosure, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1964/0/7)
- Parent of: Possible Enclosure, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1964/0/8)
- Parent of: Probable Roman settlement, Cranford (Find Spot) (1964/0/0)
- Parent of: Undated Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1964/0/9)
- Parent of: Undated Feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1964/0/2)
- Parent of: Undated Linear Feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1964/0/10)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9264 7732 (243m by 341m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CRANFORD, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347321
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 8:17PM
