Roman quarry pits, land rear of 17-21 Crescent Road/Elizabeth Way (EHER 48697)

Trial-trenching in 2014 identified possible Roman gravel extraction pits.

April 2014. Trial trenching. This evaluation identified possible Roman gravel extraction pits. The limited remains of Roman material suggests that whilst much of the known quarry remains within the vicinity of the site are likely post-medieval to modern in date (see EHER 81901), it is possible that areas of earlier Roman quarrying survive amid the later features. The area of pitting clearly extended beyond the limits of the trenches to the north and west suggesting similar remains will exist outside of the evaluated area. <1> Note: The material described in this record may be associated with the settlement at Elms Farm, see EHER 17445.