Monument record 2874/1 - Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Metal Working Site
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Summary
Iron smelting site with dark central slag area. Much slag over all the west of this field on the ironstone. Fieldname: Middle Bloomfield. May extend into field on the west side of the road too.
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
{1} Documentary; possible post-medieval metalworking; fieldname: Middle Bloomfield;
{2} Smelting represented by a significant find scatter. Iron Smelting site with dark central slag area. Much slag over all the west of this field on the ironstone. Also a few flints including a poor quality tanged arrowhead (BA). Needs more work for flints. Field called 'bloomery' so may be of medieval date.
<1> JOHNSON J., 1980, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN50601.
<2> Hall D.N., 1960-1999, Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall, Southwick/Site 5 (unchecked) (Database). SNN102279.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 02720 92240 (201m by 215m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHWICK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 1 2019 1:37PM
