Element record MNT26985 - Roman stone structure at Platt's Orchard, Southwell

Summary

Stone structure of limestone blocks, may have been part of a rubble footing or revetment at the foot of the eastward slope.

Location

Grid reference SK 70485 53777 (point)
Map sheet SK75SW
District Newark
Civil Parish Southwell, Newark

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A small portion of a stone structure was exposed in the south-eastern corner of Area A1. The structure consisted of closely packed, unworked limestone blocks with no bonding material, and may have been part of a rubble footing or revetment at the foot of the eastward slope down to the stream. Structure overlain by a late 4th century layer of clay. (1)


<1> Pre-Construct Archaeology, 2016, Proposed Redevelopment at Platts Orchard, 39 Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, p. 8 (Unpublished document). SNT4706.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2016. Proposed Redevelopment at Platts Orchard, 39 Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire. p. 8.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Sep 5 2017 10:11AM

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