Monument record 5592/0/8 - Possible Roman structure
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Summary
Complex sequence of features that was only partially excavated seemed to include a partially robbed possible wall and layer of burnt material including burnt clay
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{2} A partially robbed possible wall structure, c0.94m wide, beneath a dark charcoal rich burnt layer, containing burnt clay fragments. The backfill of the robber trench contained a significant amount of animal bone along with 76 sherds of late 1st-2nd century AD pottery. This overlay a possible re-deposited layer of natural, perhaps the intial backfilling of the robber cut.
The archaeology in this area was complex and it was only partially investigated.
<1> Davies, R., 2014, Geophysical Survey report: Pitsford Reservoir, Brixworth, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN110352.
<2> Baker, S., 2014, An archaeological evaluation on land at Brixworth, Northamptonshire, p.15 (Report). SNN110181.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN110352 Report: Davies, R.. 2014. Geophysical Survey report: Pitsford Reservoir, Brixworth, Northamptonshire. Stratascan Report. J7470. Stratascan.
- <2> SNN110181 Report: Baker, S.. 2014. An archaeological evaluation on land at Brixworth, Northamptonshire. ULAS Fieldwork Reports. 2014-235. ULAS. p.15.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7499 6918 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIXWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 6 2016 11:57AM
