ENN105479 - Bury Mount, 2008-10 (Watching Brief)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 69342 48812 (84m by 78m) Approximate
Civil Parish TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

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Northamptonshire Archaeology

Date

January-April 2008

Description

{1} A archaeological watching brief was undertaken by Northamptonshire Archaeology from 2008 until 2010 during groundworks and the earthmoving phase of the reconstitution of Bury Mount, a Norman earthwork motte within the former Roman town of Towcester (Lactodorum). Notable Roman remains were found under the western edge of the motte. The motte ditch has been traced around its entire circumference,

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Soden I.. 2010. An Archaeological Watching Brief at Bury Mount, Towcester, Northamptonshire, 2008-2010. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 10/91. N.C.C.. (checked).
  • <2> Journal: Horne B. (Editor). 2011. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (41). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 41. CBA. p.34 (checked).
  • <3> Article: Chapman P. (Ed.). 2012. Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2010. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 37. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.202, 204 (unchecked).

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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Bury Mount (Monument)
  • Towcester (Monument)

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Dec 19 2024 2:11PM

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