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Monument Number 607068
Hob Uid: 607068
Location : Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales Carsington
Grid Ref : SK2492051660
Summary : Roman material including pottery tiles, tegulae, imbricies, flue tiles and other hypocaust material was found in 1964 and prior to 1974. The field was ploughed and produced large quantities of Roman tile, pottery and coins. Excavations took place in 1979-81 and revealed a Roman building. Hearths that may have been used for lead production and a corn dryer were also found. The site is probably second to fourth century and the house is probably fourth century. Excavations in 1990-1 revealed that the building was within a ditched enclosure and evidence of timber buildings. Listed by E Scott as a Roman villa.
More information : SK 24925166. Roman building, excavated 1979-81, built of coursed masonry and sandstone slates. It contained hearths that may have beenused for lead production and a corn drier in another room. There weretwo earlier levels, each associated with hearths, sealed beneath the floors. (1) Full excavation report. (2) Further excavation revealed two earlier buildings, the whole site dating from the second to fourth centuries. The main house is thought to be fourth century. (3)

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Page(s) : 333-335
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Vol(s) : 12, 1981

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Source details : Ling R and Courtney T
Page(s) : 58-87
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Vol(s) : 101, 1981

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Vol(s) : 15, 1984

Source Number : 4
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Source details : DB 3
Page(s) : 48-49
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Vol(s) : no.1

Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Roman
Display Date : Roman
Monument End Date : 410
Monument Start Date : 43
Monument Type : Agricultural Building, Lead Furnace, Villa, Hearth, Hypocaust
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit, Find

Components and Objects:

Period : Roman
Component Monument Type : Agricultural Building, Lead Furnace, Villa, Hearth, Hypocaust
Object Type : VESSEL, TILE, TEGULA, FLUE TILE, COIN
Object Material : Pottery

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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Derbyshire)
External Cross Reference Number : 3222
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SK 25 SW 28
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