Monument record 2767/0/1 - Bridge, possibly Roman, Southwick
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Summary
A row of timber posts adjacent to the former course of the River Nene lay on the projected alignment of a ditched Roman trackway to the north-west and may be the remains of an associated bridge or wharf
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Full Description
{1} Bridge or Wharf remains (?)(TL 04759264) NE of Perio Mill on the west side of the old course of the R. Nene. In about 1950, a row of timber posts some 25 m long and orientated NW-SE was found. The posts were 25-30 cm in diameter and were set 2-3 m apart. The row was on the projected line of the ditched trackway to the NW.
(Fotheringhay 25) and may be the remains of a bridge or wharf connected with it.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.86/Site 7 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.
<2> RCHME, Undated, RCHME Inventory: Northamptonshire I (North-East), 890514 (Archive). SNN113295.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.86/Site 7 (checked).
- <2> SNN113295 Archive: RCHME. Undated. RCHME Inventory: Northamptonshire I (North-East). Historic England Archive. 890514.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5048 2926 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHWICK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 361810
Record last edited
Feb 6 2024 3:20PM
