Monument record 726/4/20 - Romano-British Rampart
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{1} Trial evaluation at Nelson's Yard assertained the build up of modern soil deposits. Found was that depth was up to a metre in the east to gradually decreasing amounts to the west where it was 0.3m thick at the highest point of the earthwork bank.
{2} Trial excavation indicated the site had been built up to the East, where modern soil deposits covered any ancient remains to a depth of up to 1m. The depth of overburden lessened gradually westward to 0.3m at the highest point of the earthwork bank.
<1> AUDOUY M., 1995, ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION AT NELSON'S YARD TOWCESTER, (unchecked) (Report). SNN40452.
<2> Horne, B (editor), 1996, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (26), p.39 (unchecked) (Notes). SNN40064.
<3> CHAPMAN A., 1995, Archaeological Investigation at Nelson's Yard, Towcester, Northants, September 1995, (unchecked) (Report). SNN40451.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN40452 Report: AUDOUY M.. 1995. ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION AT NELSON'S YARD TOWCESTER. SEPTEMBER. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN40064 Notes: Horne, B (editor). 1996. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (26). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 26. p.39 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN40451 Report: CHAPMAN A.. 1995. Archaeological Investigation at Nelson's Yard, Towcester, Northants, September 1995. N.C.C.. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 6911 4866 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 13 2015 6:40PM
