Find Spot record 726/0/30 - Unstratified Romano-British Stone Frieze
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Summary
Section of frieze found during excavations in St Lawrence's Road and reused in the floor of a 4th-century building.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Find made in St Lawrence's Road, Romano-British stone frieze, now unlocated.
{2} An enormous block and there is a Lewis hole in the top surface to lift it via a pulley or crane. Although it may have come from an internal monumental building it should be noted that tombs were often the first buildings to be demolished for re-use in antiquity.
<1> Woodfield P., 1978, Roman Architectural Masonry From Northamptonshire, 13/85 (unchecked) (Article). SNN101140.
<2> Hayward, K, Henig, M, and Willett, S, 2026, Major Roman Sculptures from Towcester, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN117045.
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Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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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
Apr 13 2026 11:18AM
