Monument record 447/1/27 - Possible Roman road, near M1 Junction 18
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Summary
Works undertaken in 2014 by Univiersity of Leicester Archaeology Services (ULAS) found a metalled surface, possibly dating to the Roman period, during the watching brief.
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Full Description
{1} Archaeological observation was undertaken during soil stripping. A possible section of a Roman road was unearthed in the central area of the main access road. It comprised a metalled surface of small to medium rounded pebbles set in a matrix of very compact orange clay. The surface is very disturbed and is approximately 5m wide. The metalling ran east-west along the top of the hill. The best preserved section survives on the east side. No associated ditches were observed and no dating evidence was recovered. The metalled surface could possibly be a road or trackway and could possibly be related to the nearby Roman Road of Walting Street, although no dateable evidence was discovered to support this.
<1> Mireya González Rodríguez, 2014, An Archaeological Watching Brief for M1 J18 Wind Turbines, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN116892.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN116892 Report: Mireya González Rodríguez. 2014. An Archaeological Watching Brief for M1 J18 Wind Turbines, Northamptonshire. University of Leicester Fieldwork Reports. 2014-132. ULAS.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 5739 7239 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CRICK |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 14 2026 9:06AM
