ENN111457 - Land adjacent to Tesco, Old Tiffield Road, 2024 (Excavation)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6889 4950 (207m by 142m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Cotswold Archaeology (formerly Cotswold Archaeological Trust)
Date
9th September - 13th December
Description
A programme of archaeological investigation was undertaken by Cotswold Archaeology at land adjacent to Tesco, Old Tiffield Road, Towcester. An area of 1.16ha was excavated within the site. The fieldwork revealed evidence for intensive activity during the Middle to Late Roman period, comprising a series of conjoined and individual enclosures, human inhumation and cremation burials, wells and pits, which together represented at least four distinct phases of activity
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN117090 Report: Grace Griffith. 2026. Land adjacent to Tesco Old Tiffield Road Towcester Northamptonshire: Post-Excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design. Cotswold Archaeological Reports. MK1159_1. Cotswold Archaeology. [Mapped feature: #43203 Excavation Area, ]
External Links (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 726/20 Northern Suburb of Roman Town (Monument)
Record last edited
May 20 2026 9:17AM
