Monument record 2139/0/4 - Romano-British Ditch
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Summary
A ditch, aligned north-south, containing probable 2nd century pottery was observed during the construction of Great Billing Way
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Some 250m south of the underpass was a ditch 1.4m wide by at least 0.30m deep with a flat base, containing probable 2nd century pottery and was traced for 12m. Parallel to 2139/0/3 which was recorded further north- possibly a continuation?
{2} Features, ditches containing C2nd to C4th finds at SP81176371.
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1976, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1975, p.185 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN169.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.218/Site 13 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN169 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1976. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 11. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.185 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN77383 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.218/Site 13 (checked).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8117 6371 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 20 2024 9:33AM
