Monument record 904/1 - Route of Roman Road to West of Bannaventa
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Summary
A watching brief undertaken in 1969 identified the route of a 'side road'.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} A watching brief in 1969 to the south of Norton road and immediately to the east of the brook also noted the probable course of a side road running from a likely junction with Watling Street at SP61366400 past the western side of the walled town until it possibly joined a complex track way junction at SP60926452.
{2} Observation of coppice clearance "several years ago" revealed road agger containing Romano-British sherds & road surface comprising stone slabs; road was 20ft wide; plan;
<1> Taylor, J, 2000, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Whilton\Bannaventa (Roman), Section 3.1 Communications (checked) (Digital archive). SNN100750.
<2> BROWN G., 1973, Letter regarding Roman road found near Bannaventa, (unchecked) (Letter). SNN14320.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN100750 Digital archive: Taylor, J. 2000. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Whilton\Bannaventa (Roman). Mapinfo\Archive\Extensive Survey\Whilton. Northants County Council. Section 3.1 Communications (checked).
- <2> SNN14320 Letter: BROWN G.. 1973. Letter regarding Roman road found near Bannaventa. (unchecked).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 61187 64194 (133m by 171m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 2 2026 8:55AM
