Monument record 2263 - Romano-British & Possible Saxon Settlement
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Summary
Cropmarks of irregular enclosures and linear ditches and finds of Roman pottery suggests a possible settlement site. Saxon pottery has also been found here.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Roman settlement.
{2} Fieldwalking pre 1975 identified the dark soil of an occupation layer in association with Romano-British pottery at TL009837.
{3} No original notes provided within dataset.
[SMR Note: published by CBA. Need to check.]
{4} Irregular enclosures and linear ditches, possibly forming two large enclosures. Identified on AP in 1979.
{5} Enclosure and ditches recorded on AP in 1982.
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1975, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1974, p.163 (checked) (Report). SNN41605.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.194/Site 8 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<3> Hall D.N., 1960-1999, Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall, Wadenhoe/Site 2 (Database). SNN102279.
<4> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1980, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1979, p. 179 (Article). SNN56490.
<5> Foard G.; Richardson D., 1983, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1982 (Aerial Photography), p. 181 (Notes). SNN100412.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN41605 Report: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1975. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1974. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 10. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.163 (checked).
- <2> 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.194/Site 8 (checked).
- <3> SNN102279 Database: Hall D.N.. 1960-1999. Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall. 10/02/2003. Rockingham Pr SMR.xls. Excel97 + Mapinfo files. Wadenhoe/Site 2.
- <4> SNN56490 Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1980. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1979. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 15. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 179.
- <5> SNN100412 Notes: Foard G.; Richardson D.. 1983. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1982 (Aerial Photography). Northamptonshire Archaeology. 18. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 181.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2263/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2263/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2263/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2263/0/4)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 00923 83711 (258m by 206m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WADENHOE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 361295
Record last edited
Jan 31 2025 3:48PM
