Irchester Viaduct, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire; Archaeological Watching Brief 2019; Primary Archive Security Copy

Key Points

• The aim was to monitor ground works at a site of historical significance to assess any archaeological findings.
• Conducted archaeological watching brief during removal of a works compound and reinstatement of the ground.
• Monitored an area of 0.15 ha at the scheduled monument site of the Roman town at Irchester.
• Recorded and assessed any finds during the excavation process.
• No archaeological features or deposits were discovered during the watching brief.
• A small assemblage of finds was recovered, including pottery, tile, and glass from the 19th to 20th century.
• All finds were derived entirely from the topsoil.