Monument record 737/0/1 - Possible Medieval Structure, east of Mileoak Villa
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Summary
A medieval cobbled floor was found c40m to the east of the Roman villa building during trial excavation in 1954.
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Full Description
{1} A medieval floor was exposed rather than the anticipated eastern wing of a much larger villa. Some 38m east of the villa a cobbled floor was found, consisting of irregular limestone blocks laid directly on the natural clay, 0.6m below the present ground surface. Associated medieval pottery, so assumed to be part of a building. Only a small area of the floor was excavated.
<1> Green C.; Draper J., 1978, The Mileoak Roman Villa, Handley, Towcester, Northamptonshire: Report on the Excavations of 1955 and 1956, p.44-5 (checked) (Article). SNN47605.
<2> GREEN C., 1955, Journal of Roman Studies, p.134 (checked) (Journal). SNN13172.
<3> HENSHAM B.E., Manuscript Notes, (checked) (Discussion). SNN60124.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN47605 Article: Green C.; Draper J.. 1978. The Mileoak Roman Villa, Handley, Towcester, Northamptonshire: Report on the Excavations of 1955 and 1956. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 13. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.44-5 (checked).
- <2> SNN13172 Journal: GREEN C.. 1955. Journal of Roman Studies. Journal of Roman Studies. 45. p.134 (checked).
- <3> SNN60124 Discussion: HENSHAM B.E.. Manuscript Notes. (checked).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 66972 47714 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 2 2022 12:33PM
