NHER 19810 (Find Spot record) - Roman and post medieval pottery sherd concentration

5 December 1983. Partly rough ploughed and weathered field, part winter wheat. (S1)
Context 1 odd sherds of medieval and Roman pottery over field (Roman derived from context 2). TSJ AF. (S2)
Context 2 at 5304 1268 sparse concentration of Roman pottery over large area, also sparse post medieval pot, moderate amount fired clay, very sparse animal bone. Much of Roman small abraded and generally coarse colour
here than elsewhere. At least 140m east to west x 100m north to south at 1.83m OD. TSJ 7. (S3)
R. Silvester (NAU), 5 December 1983.

For full details of wares, flint types etc see Fenland Folders (S4).

Also context 2 'found during last decade. [1]
Sestertius 1st-2nd century AD probably Antoninus Pius or Marcus Aurelius. AD 138-61 reverse depicting a female standing.
Sestertius, probably late 3rd century.
Both in poor condition. Identified by A. Gregory (NAU).
R. Silvester (NAU), 16 January 1984.

Pre 1984. Collection from area of context 2. [1]
Roman greywares, predominantly Nar Valley.
Roman shell-gritted including large storage jars and South Midlands wares. Nene valley colour coated 2nd-4th century Central Gaulish. 2nd-4th century range, possibly starting towards end 4th century.
Medieval greenglazed strap handle, probably Grimston.
Identified by and compiled by A. Gregory (NAU), 7 February 1984.