Monument record 7558/0/2 - Roman enclosures, north-east of the M1

Geophysical survey of the proposed route of a water pipeline identified a series of linear anomalies and possible partial enclosures and subsequent trial trenching identified three substantial Roman enclosure ditches. More extensive geophysical survey has identified further enclosures.

{1} Geophysical survey was undertaken in 2020 along the route of a proposed water pipeline. A number of linear anomalies and possible partial enclosures were identified at the south-eastern end. The orientation of the anomalies was different to present and historic agricultural features suggesting an archaeological origin, however, given the narrow area of the survey more detailed interpretation was not possible.

{2} Trial trench excavation identified probable three substantial Roman enclosure ditches in two trial trenches excavated in this area.

{3} Geophysical survey undertaken in 2021 identified more of the enclosure system.

<1> Garst, L A & Wilkinson, D, 2021, Geophysical Survey Report of Harpole to Weedon Anglian Water Pipeline Phase 2 (Report). SNN112256.

<2> Cole, E, 2021, Harpole to Weedon Anglian Water Pipeline Phase 2 Archaeological Evaluation Report (Report). SNN112758.

<3> Wilkinson,D, and Langston, A,, 2021, Geophysical Survey Report of Glassthorpe Solar Farm (Report). SNN113546.

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Feb 20 2025 4:11PM