Monument record 5870/0/1 - Romano-British Ditches
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Summary
Archaeological watching brief undertaken during the construction of the A14 identified two Roman ditches.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Minor excavation of June 1992, by T.Sharman. A linear feature was revealed during topsoil stripping, more than 3.5m long x 0.3m wide x 0.3m deep. It contained a dark fill with Romano-British pot sherds including at least half of a grey coarseware pot. A further ditch was noted as running north-south.
{2} Elkington Site 6. Romano-British ditch/slot at SP61567753.
<1> 1992, SMR Report Form, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN48848.
<2> Soden I.; Dix B., 1995, The M1-A1 Link Road in Northamptonshire: Archaeological Observation Along the A14, 1989-94, p.10 (checked) (Report). SNN73926.
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Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 6156 7753 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELKINGTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 15 2024 3:03PM
