Monument record 2387 - Possible Romano-British Settlement
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Summary
Cropmark of a sub-rectangular enclosure with surface finds of 2nd century AD Roman pottery, possibly a Roman settlement.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1, 2} TL 023857 Cropmarks of a sub-rectangular enclosure revealed on a St Joesph AP. Surface finds in 1963 consisted of 2nd century sherds; they were very weathered and included a rim sherd.
{3} Enclosure, south-south-west of Stoke Doyle Manor House. The enclosure is sub-rectangular with an entrance on the south side and linear ditches running east-west are attached to the west sides. Roman pottery has been found.
<1> Jackson D., 1970, Fieldwork and Excavation in North Eastern Northamptonshire, p.42 (checked) (Article). SNN4821.
<2> Moore W.R.G., 1968, Roman Settlement in the Upper and Middle Nene Valley, P. 69 (Uncertain). SNN15188.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.89/Site 2 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN4821 Article: Jackson D.. 1970. Fieldwork and Excavation in North Eastern Northamptonshire. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Archaeol Socs. 4. University of Leicester. p.42 (checked).
- <2> SNN15188 Uncertain: Moore W.R.G.. 1968. Roman Settlement in the Upper and Middle Nene Valley. P. 69.
- <3> SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.89/Site 2 (checked).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Pits (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2387/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Field Boundary (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2387/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Field Boundary (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2387/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Pits (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2387/0/4)
- Parent of: Romano-British Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2387/0/1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 02333 85775 (268m by 201m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STOKE DOYLE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 361093
Record last edited
Jan 31 2025 3:49PM
