ENN18238 - Sponne School, 1992 (Trial trench)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 6897 4869 (205m by 84m) Central
Civil Parish TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

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Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit

Date

April 1992

Description

{1} Three trenches were excavated. In one of the trenches part of the ditch associated with the Roman town defences was revealed. One trench was situated close to a trench excavated in 1954 by Dr John Alexander.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Audouy M.. 1992. Archaeological Evaluation at Sponne School in Towcester. N.C.C.. (unchecked).
  • <2> Journal: Pike, A (ed). 1993. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (23). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 23. C.B.A.. p. 49.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (7)

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  • Possible post medieval pit (Monument)
  • Possibly medieval boundary wall (Monument)
  • Romano-British Town Ditch (Monument)
  • Towcester (Monument)
  • Towcester Roman Town Defences (Monument)
  • Unidentified Post Medieval/Modern Feature (Monument)

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Dec 19 2024 9:36AM

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