Monument record 727/10/7 - Possible Civil War-Related Metalling
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{1} Trench 8 was cut to corroborate evidence for the Roman town defences which may have been identified by similar work in 1984. The natural green-grey clay was overlain by a layer of loam c.0.9m thick which contained Roman pottery. This layer was cut by a small sub-circular pit 0.36m in diameter and 0.18m deep. It had steep sides and a flat base.
The layer was also overlain by a pebble surface which was observed in section for 4.8m at the south-western end of the trench. In 1992 this layer had been interpreted as a Civil War-related feature.
These features were overlain by a stony levelling layer containing mortar, limestone rubble and tile fragments.
<1> Upson-Smith T.; Foard-Colby A., 2010, Archaeological Evaluation at Moat Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire 2006 and 2010, p.10 (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.10 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 69291 48849 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 9 2015 9:59AM
