Find Spot record 5415 - Possible Romano-British Settlement, north-east of Mill Farm

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Summary

Roman pottery and quern section found, suggesting possible settlement.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1} Roman settlement on the same site as the medieval settlement at Bozenham.

{2} Finds; Roman coarse wares and part of a quern thought to be of the same period have been found.

{4} (SP 768483) A section of possible Romano-British quern was found together with coarse-ware pottery and medieval shereds (see SP 74 NE 12) during ploughing about 5 years ago by O. Ransom (a). He indicated the site on the OS 6", and retains the finds.

{5} Roman settlement (SP 768483) lies on the extreme SW of the parish on Boulder Clay at 72 m. above OD, and on the same site as a
medieval settlement. Roman coarse wares and part of a quern thought to be of the same period have been found.


<1> 1979, Site Records, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN57347.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.74-5 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<4> Stevens, P A, 1974, Field Investigator's Comments, 28-FEB-74 (Notes). SNN113167.

<5> Historic England, Unknown, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments, Mr O Ransom, farmer, Gordon's Lodge, Roade, Northants. (Oral Report). SNN111577.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Notes: 1979. Site Records. (unchecked).
  • <2> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.74-5 (checked).
  • <3> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. (unchecked).
  • <4> Notes: Stevens, P A. 1974. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. 28-FEB-74.
  • <5> Oral Report: Historic England. Unknown. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. Mr O Ransom, farmer, Gordon's Lodge, Roade, Northants..

Finds (2)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 768 483 (150m by 150m) Approximate
Civil Parish HARTWELL
Unitary Authority West Northamptonshire

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 343022

Record last edited

Jul 30 2026 1:48PM

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