ENN18002 - Land to the rear of 6 and 8 Watling Street, Towcester 1997 (Trial trench)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 6960 4838 (27m by 13m) (3 map features)
Civil Parish TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

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Cotswold Archaeology (formerly Cotswold Archaeological Trust)

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Not recorded.

Description

{1} Trial trenching has revealed artefactual material highlighting prehistoric activity within the study area and alluding to Romano-British activity in the site vicinity. In addition, medieval and later occupation deposits associated with tenements fronting Watling Street were encountered.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Barber A.. 1997. Land to the Rear of 6 & 8 Watling Street, Towcester: Archaeological Evaluation. Cotswold Arch.Trust.
  • <2> Journal: 1998. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (28). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 28. C.B.A.. p. 31.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Medieval 'backplot' activity, Towcester Racing Stables (Monument)
  • Post-medieval cobbled surface (Monument)

Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)

  • Land to The Rear of Nos.6 & 8 Watling Street, 1998 (Watching Brief) (Ref: 6948196)

Record last edited

Dec 19 2024 9:36AM

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