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February 2, 20260 citationsOpen Access

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

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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.

Abstract

Wessex Archaeology was commissioned to undertake an archaeological watching brief during the removal of a works compound and reinstatement of the ground located on a scheduled monument, namely the site of the Roman town at Irchester. The works monitored cover an area of 0.15 ha centred on NGR 492071 267255, at Irchester Viaduct, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. No archaeological features or deposits were discovered during the watching brief. A small finds assemblage was recovered; this comprised everyday material (pottery, tile, glass etc) of 19th to 20th century date and derived entirely from the topsoil.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fefbc1c9540dea8117f4https://doi.org/10.5284/1139327
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