Monument record 9729/2 - Mid-late Roman enclosures, Nortoft Lodge
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Summary
Excavation in 2010 identified a series of rectilinear and curvilinear enclosures likely to have related to agricultural use. Probably established in the mid 2nd century and remodelled in the later 3rd century. Only small quantities of pottery were recovered suggesting they were located some way from settlement.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Roman rectangular-ditched enclosure and drainage ditches were seen.
{3} Excavation in 2010 identified a series of rectilinear and curvilinear enclosures likely to have related to agricultural use. Probably established in the mid 2nd century, some considerable time after the abandonment of the Middle Iron Age settlement to the west, and remodelled in the later 3rd century. Only small quantities of pottery were recovered suggesting the enclosures were located some way from settlement.
<1> Chapman P. (Ed.), 2012, Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2010, 37/202 (checked) (Article). SNN108374.
<2> Horne B. (Editor), 2011, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter, 41/28 (checked) (Journal). SNN108274.
<3> Masefield R. (ed), 2015, Origins, Development and Abandonment of an Iron Age Village (DIRFT Volume 2), p. 193-195 (Monograph). SNN110565.
<4> Davenport, P., 2011, DIRFT Expansion (DIRFT II), Kilsby, Daventry, Northamptonshire: Post-Excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design (Report). SNN111415.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN108374 Article: Chapman P. (Ed.). 2012. Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2010. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 37. Northants Archaeology Soc. 37/202 (checked).
- <2> SNN108274 Journal: Horne B. (Editor). 2011. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 41. CBA. 41/28 (checked).
- <3> SNN110565 Monograph: Masefield R. (ed). 2015. Origins, Development and Abandonment of an Iron Age Village (DIRFT Volume 2). II. p. 193-195.
- <4> SNN111415 Report: Davenport, P.. 2011. DIRFT Expansion (DIRFT II), Kilsby, Daventry, Northamptonshire: Post-Excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design. Cotswold Archaeology Reports. 11054. Cotswold Archaeology.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 561 728 (478m by 206m) |
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Civil Parish | KILSBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 19 2019 11:23AM