Monument record 55/1 - The Portway (Presumed Prehistoric to Medieval Long-DistanceTrackway)
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Summary
Roman road extending from Hanwell to Oxford.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} A Roman road, known as the Port Way, is alleged to have run north west from Akeman Street at Kirtlington in Oxon. There is no real proof that this was a Roman road and if it was then it is likely to have been a minor one.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.179 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77382.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.179 (unchecked).
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 50023 36376 (4534m by 9101m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AYNHO, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | KINGS SUTTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | WARKWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 974918
Record last edited
Feb 5 2025 7:06PM
