Monument record 726/0/174 - Possible Romano-British wall
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Summary
A layer of large limestone blocks, possibly the base or foundation of a wall.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} A trial excavation undertaken by D. Jackson at the cinema site found a layer of limestone blocks at a depth of 2m below ground level. It was assumed they were the base or foundation for a wall which was about 1.8m wide. Several blocks of stone brought to the surface wre found to be large (c 0.55m x 0.35m x 0.2m). There was no obvious robber trench visible.
<1> Northamptonshire Archaeological Unit, 1984, Trial trenching on the cinema site at Towcester, 1983-4, checked (Report). SNN110504.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN110504 Report: Northamptonshire Archaeological Unit. 1984. Trial trenching on the cinema site at Towcester, 1983-4. Northamptonshire Archaeol. checked.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 6936 4852 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 10 2016 11:53AM
