Find Spot record 726/0/28 - Unstratified Roman Stone Capital
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Summary
A Roman stone capital, unprovenanced but said to be from Towcester.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Unlocated find, stone capital. The capital is made from Bath Stone. Similar succession of mouldings to another capital from Towcester but lowest cyma larger and abacus thicker. The resemblance suggests this specimen also came from Towcester reinforced by its partial coating with a water deposited lime encrustation. A petrifying stream in Towcester was celebrated in former times though now almost forgotten. It passes through the Roman industrial suburb.
<1> Woodfield P., 1978, Roman Architectural Masonry From Northamptonshire, 13/77 (checked) (Article). SNN101140.
<2> 1976, SITE RECORDS, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN57291.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 69114 48660 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 11 2026 8:59AM
