Monument record 447/1/26 - Undated Ditch parallel with Watling Street

Archaeological evaluation undertaken in 1995 to assess the extent of features associated with the Roman road. An undated ditch was identified but was considered unlikely to be contemporary with the Roman use of the road. It may have marked the parish boundary

{1} Remains of a filled ditch, 2.3m wide and 0.6m deep. No dating evidence was recovered although the fill of the ditch was very disturbed by roots from an adjacent hedgerow. The ditch began to fill with water during the removal of its fill and seems likely to be a conduit for drainage. It may not be contemporary with the construction of the road and is likely to be associated with subsequent use of the road's alignment as a boundary.

<1> RPS CLOUSTON, 1995, DIRFT: Report on Evaluation Excavations to Define the Width Limits of Watling Street and Associated Features, p. 7 (checked) (Report). SNN71864.

<1> RPS Consultants, 2001, Daventry: DIRFT Phase 2, Environmental Statement, (unchecked) (Report). SNN102487.

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Jan 28 2020 1:32PM