Monument record 2200/1 - Probable Late Roman Settlement
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Summary
Finds of Roman pottery suggest a possible 3rd to 4th century settlement.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Fieldwalking in 1977 recovered an extensive scatter of C3rd/4th Roman pottery between TL078883 and TL078885.
{2} Roman settlement is indicated by an extensive scatter of C3rd to C4th pottery at TL078884.
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1978, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1977, p.181 (checked) (Journal). SNN2192.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.185 Site 8 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<3> Taylor J., 1996, Iron Age and Roman Landscapes in The East Midlands: A Case Study in Integrated Survey, (unchecked) (Thesis). SNN108195.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN2192 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1978. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1977. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 13. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.181 (checked).
- <2> 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.185 Site 8 (checked).
- <3> SNN108195 Thesis: Taylor J.. 1996. Iron Age and Roman Landscapes in The East Midlands: A Case Study in Integrated Survey. 1. University of Durham. (unchecked).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 078 884 (200m by 200m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHTON (FORMERLY ASHTON WOLD), North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 360987
Record last edited
Feb 7 2025 2:27PM
