Monument record 6701/1/7 - Possible Roman road, near Ferrels Wood
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Summary
Cropmarks of a linear feature recorded in the area of Ferrels Wood. Observation of ditch cutting across the alignment identified a layer of limestone with a surface of slag.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Ploughing of the fields in 1994 resulted in a distinct feature becoming visible on a north-east to south-west alignment from Ferrels Wood north-east up to Home Farm. Recutting of silted ditches in the area of Ferrels Wood allowed observation of a limestone layer with a slag surface in two locations.
{2} This alignment would join the road excavated to the south-west at Priors Hall in 2021 and the Tixover to great Casterton road recorded on the Leicestershire and Rutland HER which enters the county at SP 973 997.
<1> Porter, M, 1994, A new Roman Road from the settlement at Fineshade, Northants (Document). SNN113452.
<2> ORAL REPORT, Inf Charlotte Walker (Oral Report). SNN53287.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9532 9548 (2595m by 2953m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LAXTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | BLATHERWYCKE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | BULWICK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:16PM
