Monument record 6701/1/8 - Section of Roman road, Priors Hall

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Summary

Archaeological excavation in advance of development identified a length of the major Roman road between Kettering and Great Casterton. The flanking drainage ditches and raised agger survived. The metalled surface was formed of locally sourced limestone; wheel ruts survived in its surface.

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Full Description

{1} Archaeological excavation was undertaken prior to development. In Areas D and E a length of the major Roman road which linked Kettering and Great Casterton was found. In Area E, the flanking ditches and raised agger with limestone metalling survived. The road was over 17m wide in total, with a running surface between 5m and 5.35m wide. In Area D, the falnking roadside ditches survived but no agger or surface material. There was evidence of significant repairs and alterations to the road, including the construction of a large bank/bund. Six probable late Roman coins were found in the bank material.
A partial inhumation of a middle-aged burial respected the alignment of the road and a radiocarbon date of 43 BC- AD 126 @ 94% probability was returned. The grave was truncated by a Phase 3 roadside ditch.


Crank, N. (Editor), 2022, South Midlands Archaeology (52), p. 70 (Journal). SNN115177.

<1> Lambert, P, 2022, Priors Hall Corby, Zone 3, Areas B, C, D and E: Post-excavation assessment and updated project design (Report). SNN114188.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2022. South Midlands Archaeology (52). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 52. C.B.A.. p. 70.
  • <1> Report: Lambert, P. 2022. Priors Hall Corby, Zone 3, Areas B, C, D and E: Post-excavation assessment and updated project design. Oxford Archaeology East Unit Fieldwork Reports. 2560. Oxford Archaeology East.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 9335 9208 (131m by 348m)
Civil Parish DEENE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 25 2025 7:12PM

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