Monument record 3255/0/1 - Romano-British Ditches, Bedford Road

Archaeological observation during the excavation of house foundations identified Roman ditches. The discovery of Roman ditches indicates the possible site of a settlement.

{2}Roman settlement (SP 982633) in the extreme SE of the parish on Boulder clay at 230 ft above OD. During recent excavations for house foundations, some Roman ditches were noted.

{3} This area was assessed as part of the Bedford Borough NMP project. However, no evidence of features as described could be seen on the available aerial photographs or remote sensing data.

<1> HALL D.N.; HUTCHINGS J.B., 1972, The Distribution of Archaeological Sites Between The Nene and The Ouse Valleys, p.15 (unchecked) (Article). SNN35780.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.85-86/Site 4 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.

<3> 2018-2019, RCHME/EH/HE Aerial Photographers comment, Bedford Borough NMP project (Note). SNN111578.

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