Monument record 726/4/15 - Roman Defensive Ditch
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{1} Excavation by Jackson in 1983 revealed evidence of dumping in the great ditch of domestic refuse. Refuse included imported items: Box, Marigolds, Coriander, Figs and also cobblers waste. No structural evidence was uncovered.
{2} Woodfield has suggested the presence of a leather working area within the south west quarter of the town on the basis of leather working waste recovered from the 'late moat' in this area. The context of this material is unknown to the author, however, and is not phased or dated by Woodfield.
<1> Woodfield C., 1992, The Defences of Towcester, Northamptonshire, 30 (Article). SNN60159.
<2> Taylor J.; Foard G.; Laughton J.; Steadman S.; Ballinger J., 2002, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Towcester, Section 3.4 (Report). SNN103132.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN60159 Article: Woodfield C.. 1992. The Defences of Towcester, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 24. Northants Archaeology Soc. 30.
- <2> SNN103132 Report: Taylor J.; Foard G.; Laughton J.; Steadman S.; Ballinger J.. 2002. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Towcester. NCC. Section 3.4.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 6935 4853 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 26 2007 6:12PM
