Monument record 2084/1 - Romano-British Pottery Production
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Summary
A ditch excavated in 1963 contained kiln waste, much 1st century pottery, animal bones and a brooch. A pottery kiln may exist in the area.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} A Roman ditch was excavated and contained pot sherds and vessels, a brooch, kiln furniture, animal bones, charcoal, and burnt pebbles and limestone. The grid ref. given conflicts with that in source 10. Field name: Second Long hill
{2} SP 824600 Second long hill. Few RB sherds including a single 1st c. samian. Ditch excavated in 1963 contained kiln waste, much first century pottery, animal bones and a well preserved Aucissa brooch. All finds in Northampton museum.
{3} A ditch excavated in 1963 produced Roman pottery, and Aucissa brooch of 1st century AD and firebars.
Romano-British pot sherds recovered whilst fieldwalking. Field name: Second Long Hill
{4} Excavations in 1963 across a ditch produced more pottery and a brooch, both of the 1st century, animal bones and kiln bars. Roman pottery has been discovered over a wide area. SP824601
SP824601; 1963 (1)
{8} Site under pasture, no evidence of former occupation.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP86SW42 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<2> Moore W.R.G., 1968, Roman Settlement in the Upper and Middle Nene Valley, p.48 (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN15188.
<3> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, 6/3/SITE 2 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN106546.
<4> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.9 site 27 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.
<5> Johnston, D E, 1969, Romano-British pottery kilns near Northampton, p.94 (unchecked) (Article). SNN58178.
<6> N.MUS NOTEBOOK VERTICAL SECTION & NOTES, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN47179.
<7> HAWKES, 1964, FINDS REPORT, MAY/JULY (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN47180.
<8> Baird, J., 1970, Field investigators comments, F1 JB 08-SEP-70 (Notes). SNN110341.
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP86SW42 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN15188 Uncertain: Moore W.R.G.. 1968. Roman Settlement in the Upper and Middle Nene Valley. p.48 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN106546 Journal: HOLLOWELL R.. 1971. Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 6. Northants Archaeology Soc. 6/3/SITE 2 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.9 site 27 (unchecked).
- <5> SNN58178 Article: Johnston, D E. 1969. Romano-British pottery kilns near Northampton. ANTIQUARIES JOURNAL. 49. p.94 (unchecked).
- <6> SNN47179 Uncertain: N.MUS NOTEBOOK VERTICAL SECTION & NOTES. (unchecked).
- <7> SNN47180 Uncertain: HAWKES. 1964. FINDS REPORT. N.MUS RECORDS. MAY/JULY. MAY/JULY (unchecked).
- <8> SNN110341 Notes: Baird, J.. 1970. Field investigators comments. F1 JB 08-SEP-70.
Finds (8)
- SHERD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- SHERD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Some
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?) Quantity: Some
- AUCISSA BROOCH (Early Roman - 43 AD to 100 AD) Quantity: 1
- PLATTER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Some
- KILN FURNITURE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Some
- WASTER (Early Roman - 43 AD? to 99 AD?) Quantity: Some
- PLATTER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Some
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 8245 6014 (150m by 150m) Possible |
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Civil Parish | BRAFIELD ON THE GREEN, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345665
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 8:04PM