Monument record 8601/2 - Possible Roman settlement, south of Gayton Road
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Summary
Trial trench excavation undertaken in 2017 identified two ditches, one of which contained a significant amount of Roman pottery. The ditches may be boundaries associated with the settlement identified to the east.
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Full Description
{2} Archaeological evaluation undertaken in 2017 has found evidence of probable Roman boundary ditches to the south of Gayton Road in Field 18. Two ditches were identifed, one of which contained 126 sherds of pottery dating to the Roman period. The ditches are probably boundary ditches and may be associated with the more extensive area of settlement found to the east.
<1> Davies, R., 2016, Geophysical Survey Report: Rail Central, Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN111831.
<2> Barton, T., 2018, Rail central, Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire: Archaeological evaluation, Summary report, p. 15 & 53/ Site 3 (Report). SNN111747.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN111831 Report: Davies, R.. 2016. Geophysical Survey Report: Rail Central, Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire. SUMO Survey fieldwork report. J10344. SUMO Survey.
- <2> SNN111747 Report: Barton, T.. 2018. Rail central, Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire: Archaeological evaluation, Summary report. CFA Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. MK086/17. CFA Archaeology. p. 15 & 53/ Site 3.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7283 5556 (106m by 109m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MILTON MALSOR, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:43PM
