Find Spot record 726/0/46 - Roman capitals, Towcester
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Summary
Two Roman capitals carved in Wheatley limestone. Both pieces had been used as garden ornaments in Greens Norton but were originally found at Towcester and may have been part of a tomb. Now in Towcester Museum
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Full Description
{1} The upper blocks of two near identical Corinthian style, more Composite, capitals carved in Wheatley limestone were discovered in Greens Norton. Both had been used as garden ornaments but are reported to have originated from the Towcester, near the corner of Richmond Road and Watling Street. The capitals were originally set against a solid wall, perhaps of a tomb. The source of the stone is from Wheatley village, some 7km east of Oxford, which had good direct access to Towcester via Alchester.
<1> Hayward, K, Henig, M, and Willett, S, 2026, Major Roman Sculptures from Towcester, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN117045.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN117045 Report: Hayward, K, Henig, M, and Willett, S. 2026. Major Roman Sculptures from Towcester, Northamptonshire. [Mapped feature: #89044 Reported original findspot, ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 6938 4856 (point) The original findspot has not been verified. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 19 2026 9:10AM
