Monument record 895/0/43 - Romano-British Pits, Ditches & Metalled Surface, Bannaventa
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Summary
A trench had been cut in 1980 close to, and parallel with, the modern road. There were few recognisable features but deep pits, ditches and a gravelled surface were identified.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} At the site of the Roman town a trench had been cut in the north east area close to, and parallel with, the modern road. The trench extended the entire length of the field and was dug to a depth of cl in. At the north end a group of deep pits was exposed. The ditches were observed in section; to the north of the outer ditch traces of a gravelled surface were noted; within the line of the ditches several pits had been cut by the trench, but there was a dearth of recognizable features.
<1> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1981, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980, p.201 Norton (checked) (Article). SNN100418.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN100418 Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1981. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 16. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.201 Norton (checked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 611 647 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
| Civil Parish | WHILTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 28 2022 11:24AM
