ENN105453 - Whilton Sewage works, 2010 (Trial trench)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 61996 65257 (93m by 212m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WHILTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Oxford Archaeology East (formerly CCCAFU)
Date
September 2010
Description
An archaeological evaluation comprising seven trial trenches within the footprint of the proposed extention to the existing sewage works. Archaeological remains were only found in the most northerly trench, located on the highest ground. Three shallow east to west ditches aligned roughly parallel, and less than 0.5m apart, were identified; one is dated by a single Roman pottery sherd.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN107890 Report: Atkins R.. 2010. Roman ditches at Whilton Sewage and Water Treatment Works, Whilton, Nr Daventry, Northamptonshire, 2010. Oxford Archaeology Unit Fieldwork Reports. 1213. Oxford Archaeology. (checked).
- <2> SNN108346 Journal: Horne B. (Editor). 2012. South Midlands Archaeology (42). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 42. C.B.A.. p.37 (unchecked).
External Links (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 2807/0/1 Roman farming, Whilton Sewage Works (Monument)
Record last edited
Oct 9 2024 3:11PM
