Monument record 3781/0/3 - Probable site of Roman settlement, east of Churchill Way
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Summary
Archaeological observation undertaken in 1974-5 during stripping of land for Millbrook and Kingsley Schools. Roman ditches and the corner of a stone-built building were observed
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} 1974: A large area scraped for an extension to Millbrook School revealed Roman ditches.
1975: A large area scraped for the construction of [Kingsley School] revealed the corner of a rectangular building, possibly a barn. There were no foundation trenches, only a thin line of limestone blocks set directly onto the ironstone subsoil.
<1> FOSTER P.J., 1976, Romano-British Finds At Kettering, p. 170-177 (Article). SNN107521.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN107521 Article: FOSTER P.J.. 1976. Romano-British Finds At Kettering. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 11. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 170-177.
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Location
Grid reference | SP 8868 7805 (point) |
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Civil Parish | KETTERING, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 8:11PM