Monument record 2726 - Neolithic flint and Roman pottery

Neolithic flint site and Roman pottery found here.

{1} Area centred on TL066990 is the most prolific site in the whole nieghbourhood for Neolithic flints. The finds were first discovered in the 1930s and distributed to local schools. Further finds have been discovered since in the same location. 'Badly fired Castor ware', first discovered in the 1930s and distributed to local schools. Further finds from the same location since.

{4} Mr. Wyman Abbot confirmed the siting and said his finds of flint and pottery (badly fired Castor ware) were distributed to local schools.First discovered in the 1930's since when "flint and sherds can be found at any time." Presently a hayfield, perambulated but nothing of interest found.

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, TL09NE29 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.195/Site 13 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

<3> Historic England, Unknown, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments, A.L.F. Rivet, 22.6.54 (Oral Report). SNN111577.

<4> Seaman, B H, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 BHS 17-JUL-70 (Notes). SNN111541.

Record last edited

Feb 7 2025 2:33PM