Find Spot record 4669/0/1 - Possible Prehistoric/Romano-British Activity, Unlocated
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Summary
Finds of 1860-70, made during ploughing. Undated quernstone, possibly prehistoric or Roman. A complete Romano-British flagon was found 'near Showsley' during railway construction in 1889.
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Full Description
{1}A complete Romano-British flagon was found 'near Showsley' during railway construction in 1889; Possible prehistoric/Romano-British quernstone found somewhere in the parish during ploughing between 1860 and 1870.
{2} Finds of 1860-70, made during ploughing. Undated quernstone, possibly prehistoric or Roman. Puddingstone? Drawing and dimensions;
{3} Drawing of jug found in 1889 during construction of railway;
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.42 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, DR/25/29/7 (Archive). SNN115.
<3> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, DR/25/99/6 (Archive). SNN115.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.42 (checked).
- <2> SNN115 Archive: Dryden H.E.L.. 1842-1895. Dryden Collection. DR/25/29/7.
- <3> SNN115 Archive: Dryden H.E.L.. 1842-1895. Dryden Collection. DR/25/99/6.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 47 25 (point) Unknown |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EASTON NESTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 17 2024 2:06PM
