Monument record 8264/2 - Roman agricultural features, Rugby Radio Station
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Summary
Archaeological excavation identified the remains of an agricultural landscape consisting of linear and curvilinear ditched trackways, alongside rectilinear and sub-rectangular fields defined by ditches
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Roman activity comprised the remains of an agricultural landscape consisting of linear and curvilinear ditched trackways, alongside rectilinear and sub-rectangular fields defined by ditches and containing occasional groups of pits, tree-throw holes and waterholes. This activity was largely concentrated in Area 3, petering out to the north and south.
<1> Coyne, J., 2016, DIRFT III, Land East of Watling Street (A5), Northants: Post-Excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design (Report). SNN110791.
<2> Crank, N. (Editor), 2017, South Midlands Archaeology (47), p. 35-6 (Journal). SNN111362.
<3> Coyne, J & Stansbie, D, 2017, DIRFT III: Land east of Watling Street (A5), Northamptonshire. Excavation Report (Report). SNN111439.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN110791 Report: Coyne, J.. 2016. DIRFT III, Land East of Watling Street (A5), Northants: Post-Excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design. Cotswold Archaaeological Trust Reports. 16566. COTSWOLD ARC.
- <2> SNN111362 Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2017. South Midlands Archaeology (47). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 47. CBA. p. 35-6.
- <3> SNN111439 Report: Coyne, J & Stansbie, D. 2017. DIRFT III: Land east of Watling Street (A5), Northamptonshire. Excavation Report. Cotswold Archaeology Reports. 17433. Cotswold Archaeology.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5678 7442 (263m by 183m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CRICK, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 8:16PM
