Monument record 727/2/1 - Probable Late Saxon Defences
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{1} Features seen in 1977 during drainage works. A ditch 12m wide and 3.5m deep cut an earlier Roman ditch (ref 726/4/8). Possibly part of C4th defences but probably linked with the refortification by Edward the Elder in 917. There are also the herringbone foundations of a wall in front of an earlier Roman one.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.153/Site 3 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> SUPPLEMENTARY FILE, (unchecked) (Full Report). SNN51911.
<3> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1978, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1977, 13/182-4 (Journal). SNN2192.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.153/Site 3 (checked).
- <2> SNN51911 Full Report: SUPPLEMENTARY FILE. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN2192 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1978. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1977. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 13. Northants Archaeology Soc. 13/182-4.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 6912 4895 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 19 2011 10:09AM
