Monument record 2870/1/6 - Possible section of Romano-British Road
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Summary
Earthworks interpreted as a possible section of Roman road.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} The linear bank is possible continuation of Roman road from Wansford to Kings Cliffe.
{2} SP960971 to SP969975. Linear bank of a possible Roman road.
{4} Recent lidar survey suggests that the road does not have this offset, and continues almost straight over the A43.
<1> FOARD G.R., 1982, Oral Report to SMR, (checked) (Oral Report). SNN50906.
<2> Foard G.; Richardson D., 1983, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1982 (Aerial Photography), p.183 Laxton/Fineshade (checked) (Notes). SNN100412.
<3> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<4> 2024, Roman Roads in 2023- recent research and fieldwork on Roman roads in Britain, p. 345-6; Dr Wayne Kirk and David Ratledge (Article). SNN116690.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN50906 Oral Report: FOARD G.R.. 1982. Oral Report to SMR. (checked).
- <2> SNN100412 Notes: Foard G.; Richardson D.. 1983. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1982 (Aerial Photography). Northamptonshire Archaeology. 18. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.183 Laxton/Fineshade (checked).
- <3> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
- <4> SNN116690 Article: 2024. Roman Roads in 2023- recent research and fieldwork on Roman roads in Britain. Itinera- Journal of the Roman Roads Research Association. IV. RRRA. p. 345-6; Dr Wayne Kirk and David Ratledge.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9659 9731 (349m by 216m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LAXTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | DUDDINGTON-WITH-FINESHADE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 9 2025 9:42AM
