Monument record 9579 - Possible Roman Settlement, land west of New Manor Farm
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Summary
Geophysical survey and trial trench excavation undertaken ahead of the construction of the A6 Bypass identified a Roman site. Rectilinear ditched enclosures and associated features were identified, although finds and environmental data was sparse.
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Full Description
{1} The site consisted of shallow-ditched enclosures and possible trackway of Roman date. A pit was found within one of the enclosures and there were indications from the geophysical survey that further features were present. The general paucity of finds does, however, suggest that the site does not represent the core of settlement. The edge of the former quarry lies within the northern arm of Trench 26 and, while no archaeological features were found in that trench, it is probable that features generally were present extending into quarried land.
<1> Mudd A., 2001, A6 Rothwell and Desborough Bypass, Archaeological Assessment: Stage 6 Trial Trenching, Section 3.2 (checked) (Report). SNN102490.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN102490 Report: Mudd A.. 2001. A6 Rothwell and Desborough Bypass, Archaeological Assessment: Stage 6 Trial Trenching. Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit. N.C.C.. Section 3.2 (checked). [Mapped feature: #50222 Roman enclosures and other features identified during geophysical survey and trial trench excavation, ]
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7915 8241 (135m by 144m) Possible |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DESBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 8 2018 10:15AM
