ENN20214 - Watling Street Re-Alignment, 1986 (Watching brief)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 613 644 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Dennis Jackson
Date
Not recorded.
Description
Observation was made in 1986 of topsoil-removal during re-alignment of the A5 trunk road (Watling Street) at Norton Crossroads, close to the Roman site of Bannaventa. There was no evidence of Roman activity south of the modern junction, but to the north of the junction part of the southern defences of the Roman town were exposed.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN109975 Report: Unknown. 1986. A Watching Brief During the Re-Alignment of The Watling Street at Norton Crossroads. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN115226 Drawing: Jackson, D. 1986. Norton Crossroads watching brief. December 1986.
- <3> SNN100334 Report: Dix B.(ed). 1986-7. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1985-6. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 21. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 155.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Record last edited
Jun 2 2026 9:15AM
