Monument record 6491/0/1 - Area of Roman settlement, Whilton lodge
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Summary
A watching brief undertaken during the construction of a temporary road corridor revealed an area of cobbling, pits and a ditch of Roman date to the north of the walled town of Bannaventa, east of Watling Street.
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Full Description
{1}At the base of the first slope an area of cobbling was revealed. It consisted of an area approx 4m x 2m lying along the southern side of the temporary road and truncated by it. It appeared to be a single thickness. Three shallow depressions may have been post settings but whether contemporary of later is unknown. A single piece of Roman brick was found amongst the cobbling along with iron nails.
Across the flat area three pits and a ditch were observed cutting into the natural gravels beneath the topsoil. Pottery was recovered from three of the feaures along with some roof tile and a single coin (Valerian AD253-260)
<1> Prentice, J., 1999, Watching Brief at Whilton Lodge, Daventry, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN43761.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN43761 Report: Prentice, J.. 1999. Watching Brief at Whilton Lodge, Daventry, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. Northants Archaeology.
Finds (5)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 609 650 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LONG BUCKBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 9 2020 1:30PM
