Monument record 631/3/3 - Antiquarian Excavation Area Earthworks (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation)
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Summary
Earthwork: Small scale excavation
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{2} The site was first excavated by G.Baker in 1823, and then by Botfield in 1852. Botfield re-excavated the area Baker had dug, then extended the works to reveal other parts of the Roman building. No trace of the villa remains on the ground and only a disturbed area marks its position.
<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, (unchecked) (Photographs). SNN104822.
<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Photographs). SNN104822.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.66-7+fig.54 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104822 Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. (unchecked).
- <1> SNN104822 Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
- <2> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.66-7+fig.54 (checked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5887 6318 (32m by 33m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DAVENTRY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 7 2011 12:50PM
