South east of Netherfield (MLE 468)

ID (Preferred Ref.): MLE468
Name: South east of Netherfield
Map Sheet: SK51NE
Grid Reference: Centroid SK 588 163 (MBR: 478m by 432m)
Summary: In AD1867 two C3rd AD glass cremation urns with lead covers were found - 5 in total. Two iron lamp-holders found and a cover of Roman pottery. Five C2nd AD skeletons found, two in cists of tile and limestone. Several more skeletons were found in AD1874, also a large amphora, 3 flagons, 3 lamps, a pot and a glass vessel. In AD1875/ 6, 3 flanged roof tiles, a lead weight, a spindle whorl & an amphora neck, all reportedly from the AD1867 graves, were donated. In AD1875 a skeleton was found on the Lime Works and an urn of dark earthernware near to the skull.

Location - Administrative Areas

Monument/Component Types

Find Types

HUMAN REMAINS (>10) (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
LAMP (5) (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
LAMP HANGER (2) (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
SHERD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
SHERD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
SPINDLE WHORL (1) (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
TESSERA (>10) (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
TILE (3) (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Other Statuses and References

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