Monument record 727/10/6 - Ditch (Possibly The Civil War 'Great Ditch')
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{1} The north-east end of Trench 3 was flooded, however the west side of a ditch was visible in section and may be the edge of the C17th Civil War fortification known as The Great Ditch. Flooding prevented the investigation of the relationship between this ditch and the drainage gullies to the south-west.
The north-east end of Trench 4 was flooded, however the west side of a ditch was visible in section and may be a continuation of the edge of the Civil War Great Ditch observed within Trench 3.
An undated ditch was observed in plan within Test Pit 5, although its full extent lay outside the limit of investigation. The ditch is likely to be part of the C17th Civil War Great Ditch re-fortification of Towcester.
<1> Upson-Smith T.; Foard-Colby A., 2010, Archaeological Evaluation at Moat Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire 2006 and 2010, p.5+9 (checked) (Report). SNN107907.
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- <1> SNN107907 Report: Upson-Smith T.; Foard-Colby A.. 2010. Archaeological Evaluation at Moat Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire 2006 and 2010. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 10/82. N.C.C.. p.5+9 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 69282 48889 (28m by 20m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 8 2015 7:22PM
