Monument record 726/0/123 - Prehistoric/Romano-British Land Divisions

Archaeological investigation in 1986 ahead of, and during, construction of the A43 Towcester Bypass identified a series of ditches parallel to Watling Street.

{1} Evaluation trenches were dug in April 1986 and a watching brief maintained along with further trenches excavated in October-December 1986 during construction of the A43 Towcester Bypass where it meets Watling Street. A series of ditches ran parrallel to Watling Street at intervals of 25m, 45m and 65m to the east. Other ditches ran at right angles, they presumably represent ancient land divisions. These features suggest urban settlement along Watling Street similar to that found along the Alchester Road.

<1> Dix B.(ed), 1986-7, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1985-6, p.156 Towcester (checked) (Report). SNN100334.

<2> Jackson D., 1986, SMR report form, (unchecked) (SMR Report Form). SNN53088.

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