Monument record 1760/1/3 - Possible Major Roman Road
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Summary
A defined line of limestone possibly marked the alignment of the Roman road.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Fieldwalking identified a well-marked line of limestone rubble 7m wide x 0.3m high, possibly the line of the Romano-British road.
{2} In 1969 it was noticed that a clearly defined line of limestone (10m across approx) could be seen in a ploughed field at this site from (SP 988815 - SP 983817). This could indidate the presence for the known road which joins the Gartree Road at Oxen Wood.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.116 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.
<2> Northamptonshire Archaeology, p.26 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN35429.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9825 8160 (100m by 200m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOWICK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347581
Record last edited
May 25 2023 2:18PM
