ENN100930 - 163-165 Watling Street, 2001 (Evaluation)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 69315 48550 (34m by 58m) Approximate
Civil Parish TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Technique(s)

Organisation

Northamptonshire Archaeology

Date

Not recorded.

Description

{1} Five trenches were opened on 08/01/2001. Two further trenches were opened later to explore further the findings made within Trench 5. Later Roman levels were truncated by hardcore base for concrete yard.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Report: Prentice J.. 2001. An Archaeological Evaluation at 163-165 Watling Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire. N.C.C.. (checked).
  • <2> Report: Woodfield C.. 2001 (circa). Roman Pottery and Other Ceramic Artefacts From 163-165 Watling Street, Towcester. (unchecked).
  • <3> Letter: Woodfield, C.. 2007. Letter concerning remains at 163-165 Watling Street. 14th March 2007. (unchecked).
  • <4> Journal: CBA South Midlands Group (Group 9). 2002. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (32). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 32. C.B.A.. p. 31.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (5)

  • Medieval Pit (& Possible Floor, Undated) (Monument)
  • Medieval Tenement West of Watling Street, North of Richmond Road, South-East of Meeting Lane (Monument)
  • Possible Romano-British Post Settings (Monument)
  • Roman Town Defences, 163-165 Watling Street (Monument)
  • Towcester (Monument)

Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)

  • The White Horse, 163-165 Watling Street, 2002 (Building recording) (Ref: 6948208)

Record last edited

Dec 6 2024 4:03PM

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