SNN112209 - The Roman Villa at Deanshanger, Northamptonshire - Excavations 2004-2005

Excavation at Kingsbrook School, Deanshanger examined archaeological remains to the south-east of a Roman villa that was first identified in 1957. Late 1st century to early 2nd century ditch systems were identified in the north-east of the excavated area. In the southern area where truncation was less severe there were two rectangular enclosures dated to the mid-2nd century. Robbed walls dating to the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries defined the south-east corner of the villa courtyard and were aligned on the earlier enclosure pattern. Two circular stone structures, the purpose of which could not be clearly demonstrated by the excavated evidence, were also found.