Monument record 357/2 - Possible early Roman settlement, Late Iron Age ditch

Archaeological investigation undertaken in advance of HS2 identified a possible early Roman enclosure. Possibly related to cropmarks recorded to the east. Excavations in 2021 were limited by ecological restrictions and therefore were only able to record a late Iron Age L-shaped ditch.

{2} Trial trench excavation undertaken ahead of HS2 recorded a potential enclosure, initially identified by geophysical survey. Ditches were identified in three, possibly five trenches. Pottery dating to the early Roman period was found in two of the ditches.

{3} Excavation was limited by ecological restrictions and so, only one L-shaped ditch was recovered. The ditch had late Iron Age pottery.

<1> High Speed Two Ltd, 2023, HS2 Phase One: Heritage GIS Digital Archive- Raster Data (Archive). SNN115516.

<2> Olchowska, K, 2019, Archaeological trial trenching at Thorpe Mandeville, Sulgrave Road, Thorpe Mandeville Cutting (AC310/5). (Report). SNN112666.

<3> Christie, C, 2022, Post-Excavation Assessment Report for Archaeological Recording and Construction Integrated Recording at Thorpe Mandeville: C31039, C31034 and C31035 (Report). SNN115102.

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Jun 17 2025 12:35PM