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> Journal: Council for British Archaeology. 1965. CBA GROUP 7 NEWSLETTER. 12. 12/2 (R D Abbott).
  • <2> 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> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. TL09NW12 (unchecked).
  • <4> 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
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

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