HS2 Phase 1 Central Section, Archaeological Works Trial Trench Evaluation at North of Field Cottage, Southam Cutting Site Code 1C18NFCAR Summary Report

Archaeological recording The archaeological remains from Trench 9 and Trench 11 indicate the presence of a Roman ditch and this suggests there may be more Roman activity on the Site. Roman pottery and coins were already reported to be found on the Site and this evaluation confirms evidence for Roman occupation. Furrows were also shown to be present on the Site which were orientated WNW-ESE and would have been part of a series of ridge and furrow features. These features may have been part of a medieval field system extending to the south-east. This large, open field may have been truncated in the mid-19th century when the turnpike road was built directly south of the Site.