Monument record 4661/1 - Romano-British Settlement possibly Blisworth Stoneworks

Roman settlement, unlocated but possibly around SP735530. Believed to have been discovered in the C19th during ironstone quarrying south-east of Blisworth village. Roman coins, pottery and 'ornaments', some from wells or pits, are recorded from the parish. Worked flints are also documented.

{1} Features revealed in 1886. Possible Romano-British stone-lined pits. "Little pits" are commonly met with in the ironstone workings at Blisworth. A few feet in diameter and stone-lined, with a smoother face on the outside. Also there is a rubble-filled space between the lining and the pit side. The fill includes animal bone and possible Romano-British pot sherds. Collected by T.J.George. Also other Romano-British coins and 'ornaments' have been found in the near neighbourhood." Report dated 16th July 1886.

{2} Roman settlement, unlocated but possibly around SP735530. Believed to have been discovered in the C19th during ironstone quarrying south-east of Blisworth village. Roman coins, pottery and 'ornaments', some from wells or pits, are recorded from the parish. Worked flints are also documented.

{3} Romano-British Northamptonshire: Blisworth, rude pot sherds etc from wells or pits (Northampton Museum).

{5} Grid Ref suggested as SP735530. Unlocated finds of prehistoric flints, possibly found in Blisworth stone quarries.

<1> 1886?, Journal of The Northamptonshire Natural History Society and Field Club, p.33 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN15610.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.17 Site 3 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

<3> Doubleday H A (ed), 1902, The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire, p.216 (checked) (Series). SNN100368.

<4> GEORGE T.J., Prehistoric Northamptonshire, p. 10 (Manuscript). SNN58738.

<5> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP75SW5 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

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