Monument record 6564/0/8 - Medieval/ Post medieval drainage ditch

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{1} A drainage ditch formed the southern boundary of the site. This was 1.65m deep, 5m wide and lay in the lowest part of the site. The land immediately northwest slopes upwards towards the racecourse. To the southeast it slopes upwards towards Watling Street and the farmland which borders the site. Due to the natural topography in this area, this part of the site is likely to have been seasonally wet. It is likely that this ditch was cut and maintained during the medieval and post medieval period, in order to keep the surrounding farmland, and parkland, relatively dry during wet weather.


<1> Abrams J., 2003, Watching Brief: Land at Towcester Racecourse, P. 15 & 16 (checked) (Report). SNN103139.

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  • <1> Report: Abrams J.. 2003. Watching Brief: Land at Towcester Racecourse. Archaeological Services and Consultancy Reports. ASC. P. 15 & 16 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7065 4755 (129m by 154m) Central
Civil Parish PAULERSPURY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Mar 25 2011 11:36AM

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