Monument record 726/1 - Possible Romano-British Cemetery
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Summary
Alleged site of Roman "burial place". There is no surface evidence for a cemetery or a barrow.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Reputed Roman burial place at grid reference SP68794954. The site is crossed by Old Road? No surface evidence, tumulus or cemetery features are visible.
{2} Mr Ashby is dead. Northampton Museum have no information. The indicated site is traversed by an old park road and there is no surface supporting evidence for a cemetery or tumulus.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.154 (part checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> Colquhoun, FD, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 FDC 13-JUL-70 (Notes). SNN111540.
<3> Annotated Record Map, Corr 6" 1949 (R W Brown, inf from V Ashby) (Map). SNN112961.
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.154 (part checked).
- <2> SNN111540 Notes: Colquhoun, FD. 1970. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. F1 FDC 13-JUL-70.
- <3> SNN112961 Map: Annotated Record Map. Corr 6" 1949 (R W Brown, inf from V Ashby).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 6879 4953 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 341277
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 7:57PM
