Monument record 726/6 - Undated burials, possibly Roman

Burials were noted in two locations during development in 1919. Though undated, they are likely to be Roman. A jar base found in the same area contained the remains of a cremation, possibly Conquest period, possibly of military origin

{1} Skeletons, pottery and building remains were seen in 1919 on the site of the school (SP 68984872);

{3} At SP 68914876 skeletons were found in when the bowling green was levelled in 1919;

{5} Pottery from area of 60s buildings associated with Sponne School. A base of a large red shelly jar contained the remains of a cremation. The fabric and colour of the jar implied Conquest period. A cremation of this date is suggestive of the military.

<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.156/Site 3 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP64NE (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.154/Site 3t (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

<4> Northampton Museum Records, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN126.

<5> Woodfield, C., 1993, Sponne School pottery report (Report). SNN110884.

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Feb 10 2025 7:57PM