Monument record 447/1/11 - Watling Street Metalling
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Summary
Possible north-eastern edge of the Roman road found 4.50m back from the modern kerb
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Full Description
{1} In 1976 the probable edge of Watling Street was located near South Gate, comprising of heavy stone set in clay 0.28m thick overlayed by compact orange gravel.
{2} In the garden of Brewery House (No 64 Watling Street) what appeared to be the tailings of the Roman carriageway were observed 4.50m back from the present kerb line. There was however no dateable material.
{3} A small quantity of bone and mussel shell were recovered.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.151/Site 3 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1978, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1977, 13/183 (Journal). SNN2192.
<3> Woodfield, C., 1976?, Towcester- Anglian Water Authority Sewer Trench, February to October 1976, RN: 6948070 (Uncertain). SNN51901.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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/Site 3 (checked).
- <2> SNN2192 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1978. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1977. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 13. Northants Archaeology Soc. 13/183.
- <3> SNN51901 Uncertain: Woodfield, C.. 1976?. Towcester- Anglian Water Authority Sewer Trench, February to October 1976. 6948101. RN: 6948070.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 69413 48552 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 3 2017 11:41AM
