Monument record 447/1/10 - Romano-British Road Surfaces, Towcester
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Summary
Road surfaces associated with Watling Street observed within the town
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} Features located in 1950 within town. At least three superimposed road surfaces were seen, no further details.
{4} Archaeological observation of drainage improvement trenches along the A5 at Towcester identified a very worn and compacted metalled cobble surface, between 1.20-1.30m below the current road surface in two trenches. No dating evidence was recovered.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.151 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> Briggs, G.M. (ed.), 1950, Oxoniensia (15), p.108 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN11953.
<3> COTSWOLD ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRUST, 1993, Towcester Retail Development, (unchecked) (Report). SNN60089.
<4> Whitmore, J, 2019, A5 Towcester Drainage Scheme, Towcester, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Watching Brief (Report). SNN112161.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.151 (checked).
- <2> SNN11953 Journal: Briggs, G.M. (ed.). 1950. Oxoniensia (15). OXONIENSIA. 15. Oxon Arch & Hist Soc. p.108 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN60089 Report: COTSWOLD ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRUST. 1993. Towcester Retail Development. 9286. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN112161 Report: Whitmore, J. 2019. A5 Towcester Drainage Scheme, Towcester, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Watching Brief. Wessex Archaeology Reports. 118601.02. Wessex Archaeology.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 69299 48700 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 28 2020 2:22PM
