SNN112321 - 233 Watling Street West, Towcester, Northampton: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis & Publication

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Type Report
Title 233 Watling Street West, Towcester, Northampton: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis & Publication
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2020
SMR Input Date (use for label searches) 29/01/2021

Abstract/Summary

In November 2020, Cotswold Archaeology carried out programme of archaeological observation, investigation, recording, analysis and publication (hereafter ‘archaeological observation’) during groundworks associated with a rear extension to No. 233 Watling Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire. No. 233 is located within the Roman and Medieval core of Towcester and of particular relevance are the discovery of inhumation burials of likely Roman date in the grounds of Windsor House, located to the rear of the property. No features or deposits of archaeological interest were observed and no artefactual material pre-dating the modern period was recovered, with only Early Modern deposits likely associated with the construction of the existing house observed. The absence of archaeological deposits may indicate that archaeological remains associated with the Roman and Medieval settlement of Towcester were either not exposed by the development groundworks, which affected a relatively small area, or have been removed by previous development on the site, including the construction of the exiting property.

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NCC Archives Service, Heritage Team HER Library

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Referenced Events (1)

  • 233 Watling Street, 2020 (Observation) (Ref: MK0341)

Record last edited

Sep 21 2023 4:18PM

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