Roman occupation debris, Sandpit Road (SR88) (EHER 16367)
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Summary
Archaeological excavation recorded Roman material.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7554 2308 (85m by 49m) (3 map features) |
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Type and Period
Description
1988. Archaeological excavation.
Three trenches were excavated to assess and define the density of occupation within the Sandpit Road car park area. Early phases included pits, containing large quantities of domestic rubbish, a well and part of a cobbled road surface with side ditches. Finds included pottery, coins and bones, with the most interesting object being a copper alloy rider and horse found in the top fill of a pit dating to around AD 225-350. <1> <2>
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Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL72-036