Element record L2758 - Roman pottery in fields adjacent to Combs Farm Camp, Farnsfield

Summary

ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman)

Location

Grid reference SK 63299 54900 (point)
Map sheet SK65SW
District Newark
Civil Parish Farnsfield, Newark

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Plough scatter over 3 adjacent fields; 10 sherds of Ro pottery, including Derbys ware. (1)
In the same area, a trial hole revealed much Ro pottery to a depth of 2ft 10in in disturbed natural subsoil. (2)
Enquiries at the farm established that the indicated (centred) area is correct. The fields form the N side of a deep narrow valley, the westernmost facing E and the other 2 S. All are at present under brassicas and perambulation was not practicable. (3)
See L 8295 for flints. See M 2757 for hillfort, L 2759 for stone axe, L 2748 for Ro spearhead.


<1> EMAB eds, 1961, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 14 (Published document). SNT155.

<2> EMAB eds, 1962, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 21 (Published document). SNT156.

<3> Seaman BH, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1252.

<4> Thoroton Society, 1963, TTS, p 15 (Published document). SNT377.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Published document: EMAB eds. 1961. East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin. 4. p 14.
  • <2> Published document: EMAB eds. 1962. East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin. 5. p 21.
  • <3> Personal comment: Seaman BH. 1974. Pers Comm.
  • <4> Published document: Thoroton Society. 1963. TTS. 67. p 15.

Finds (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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