Monument record 726/4/16 - Early Roman defensive bank
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{1} In both trenches 1 and 3 the original soil appears to have been removed near the tail of the rampart and the subsequent hollows filled with silt. It is possible that the soil from the hollows was used in the construction of an early earthern bank, which was flattened and sealed beneath the later defences. There is no secure dating evidence for thi possible bank, but sherds dating to the mid 2nd century were recovered.
<1> JACKSON D.A., 1992, An Archaeological Evaluation Near The Masonic Lodge at Towcester, Northants, p.3 (checked) (Report). SNN54665.
<2> Woodfield C., 1992, The Defences of Towcester, Northamptonshire, p.24 (checked) (Article). SNN60159.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 69204 48929 (21m by 17m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 2 2011 12:45PM
