Monument record 7615/1 - Probable route of Roman road, Barton Seagrave to Geddington
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Summary
Route of a local Roman road of c7.6km believed to service a Roman villa in Warkton village has been identified during lidar survey. At the south, it starts at a junction with RR757 (X) near the modern A14 in Barton Seagrave. It passes through Warkton and the Boughton Estate to a junction with RR547(x) just to the north of Geddington.
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Full Description
{1} Roman Road 576(x). Lidar survey has identified a possible local Roman road serving the villa at Warkton. At the south, it starts at a junction with RR757 (X) near the modern A14 in Barton Seagrave. It passes through Warkton and the Boughton Estate to a junction with RR547(x) just to the north of Geddington. A full description of theproposed route is provided in the discussion.
<1> 2024, Roman Roads in 2023- recent research and fieldwork on Roman roads in Britain, p. 351-355; Dr Wayne Kirk (Article). SNN116690.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN116690 Article: 2024. Roman Roads in 2023- recent research and fieldwork on Roman roads in Britain. Itinera- Journal of the Roman Roads Research Association. IV. RRRA. p. 351-355; Dr Wayne Kirk.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8947 7970 (905m by 7595m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WARKTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
| Civil Parish | BARTON SEAGRAVE, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
| Civil Parish | GEDDINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:28PM
