SNN108052 - Tesco Stores Ltd, Old Tiffield Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire: An archaeological evaluation

In October 2009 Archaeological Solutions (AS) conducted an archaeological evaluation of land at the Tesco Store, Old Tiffield Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire (NGR SP 6892 4948). The evaluation was commissioned by DPP on behalf of Tesco Stores Ltd, and was conducted prior to determination of a planning application to extend the existing store. The site is located on the north-west outskirts of Towcester, and the latter lies c.15km south-west of Northampton. The site had potential for Roman, medieval and post-medieval remains. The evaluation revealed a possible stone-lined well, five ditches and a pit. All the features were consistently dated to the Roman period (2nd century). A sixth ?ditch, undated, was also recorded. The evaluation also identified that the 18th century avenue from Easton Neston House (Grade I and a registered garden) has survived as a substantial earthwork which appears to cross part of the development area (Brian Giggins pers comm.)