Monument record 2816 - Romano-British Funerary Activity (& Possible Industrial Activity)
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Summary
A Roman skeleton, iron slag and 3rd century pottery was found by mechanical digger at Old Sulehay.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} TL 045985 - Old Sulehay: part of human skeleton with iron slag and 3rd c Roman pottery uncovered by mechanical digger.
{2} Part of a human skeleton, iron slag and 3rd century pottery were found during quarrying.
{4} Mr R D Abbott is now dead and Mr Challands, (Peterborough Museum field correspondent) could offer no closer siting information. The indicated area has been deep quarried.
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1965, CBA GROUP 7 NEWSLETTER, 12/2 (R D Abbott) (Journal). SNN55655.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.68 Site 25 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, TL09NW12 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<4> Baird, J., 1970, Field investigators comments, F1 JB 04-JUN-70 (Notes). SNN110341.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN55655 Journal: Council for British Archaeology. 1965. CBA GROUP 7 NEWSLETTER. 12. 12/2 (R D Abbott).
- <2> SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.68 Site 25 (checked).
- <3> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. TL09NW12 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN110341 Notes: Baird, J.. 1970. Field investigators comments. F1 JB 04-JUN-70.
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
Grid reference | Centred TL 045 985 (150m by 150m) Approximate |
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Civil Parish | NASSINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 361563
Record last edited
Feb 7 2025 2:33PM