ENN11571 - A43 Improvements at Laxton Lodge, 1985 (Rescue Excavation)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 96834 97169 (52m by 150m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LAXTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit
Date
Not recorded.
Description
Salvage excavations were carried out in dull, damp November weather which caused parts of the site, particularly the cemetery area, to become wet and muddy. Due to uncertainties in the road programme it was impossible to plan far in advance and eventually only an unforeseen delay enabled the excavation work to be carried out. Archaeological features extended for 250m along the road corridor. The site was divided into four areas. Although Roman features were exposed, that in the north (Area 4) was not examined beyond the collecting of dating material. (See ENN104317 for area of soil-stripping and drainage works observed)
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SNN43553 Article: JACKSON D.A.; TYLECOTE R.F.. 1988. Two New Romano-British Ironworking Sites in Northamptonshire: A New Type of Furnace?. Britannia. 19. Soc For Prom Rom Studies. p.275-298 (checked).
- <2> SNN100334 Report: Dix B.(ed). 1986-7. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1985-6. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 21. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 155.
- <3> SNN70341 Article: JACKSON D.. 1998-9. Roman Ironworking at Laxton. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 28. p.159 (checked).
- <4> SNN43716 Typescript Report: Tylecote R.F.. 1985. A New Type of Iron Bloomery Furnace in Great Britain.
- <5> SNN113610 Journal: Pike, A (ed). 1986. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (16). CBA GROUP 9 Newsletter. 16. C.B.A.. p. 86.
- <6> SNN114190 Note: Frere, S S, Hassall, M W C, and Tomlin, R S O. 1986. Roman Britain in 1985. BRITANNIA. 17. Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. p. 397.
External Links (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)
- ENN104317 A43 Improvements at Laxton Lodge, 1985 (Watching brief) (Ref: 9697001)
Record last edited
Dec 19 2024 7:43PM
