ENN105347 - Pytchley-Northampton pipeline (Wellingborough), 1966 (Observation)

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Location

Grid reference SP 88800 65684 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish GREAT DODDINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District)
Civil Parish WELLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District)

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Upper Nene Archaeological Society

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Not recorded.

Description

{1} In 1966 a trench was excavated across the county to carry a large diameter gas pipe. Over 20 miles of its length (from Pytchley via Wellingborough to Northampton) were observed and archaeological features cut by it recorded. At Wellingborough, Roman ditches and the corner of a limestone wall were observed.

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  • <1> Article: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1966. Bulletin of the Northamptonshire Federation of Archaeological Societies (Roman). Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch. Socs.. 1. University of Leicester. 1/15 (checked).

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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Possible Romano-British building, south of Doddington Road (Monument)
  • Romano-British Settlement, south of Doddington Road (Monument)

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Jun 23 2023 1:40PM

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