Monument record 3914/1 - Possible Romano-British Settlement
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Summary
Fieldwalking surveys in 1972 and 1973 identified scatters of Roman pottery within 100m of each other
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} SP 875841. Scatter of Romano British sherds, including colour coated ware, found in plough soil in 1972.(B.Bellamy).
{2} Area of medieval and Roman wares. SP875842 (100m north of previous finds). Now in Northampton Museum.
{3} An area covered with both Roman and medieval pottery is recorded. Gives ngr 100m to north of Bellamy's report.
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1973, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1972, p.8 (checked) (Journal). SNN8956.
<2> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1974, Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973, p.107 (checked) (Article). SNN9109.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.112 Site 4 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN8956 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1973. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1972. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Archaeol Socs. 8. University of Leicester. p.8 (checked).
- <2> SNN9109 Article: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1974. Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 9. Northants. Arch. Society. p.107 (checked).
- <3> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.112 Site 4 (checked).
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8755 8420 (150m by 250m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWTON AND LITTLE OAKLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 346053
Record last edited
Feb 7 2025 2:55PM
