Walker, C. and Maull, A. (2010). A Roman ditch and late-Saxon boundary ditches at KingWilliam Road, Kempston. Bedfordshire Archaeology Volume 26 2010. Vol 26, Bedfordshire Archaeological Council. pp. 375-386.
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A Roman ditch and late-Saxon boundary ditches at KingWilliam Road, Kempston | ||
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Bedfordshire Archaeology Volume 26 2010 | ||
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Bedfordshire Archaeology | ||
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26 | ||
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375 - 386 | ||
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A small open area to the rear of 1 King William Road, Kempston was excavated prior to the construction of housing. Evaluation had revealed what appeared to be late Saxon property boundaries, and the excavation aimed to examine the nature of these features more fully. The excavation unexpectedly revealed a large Roman ditch, dated to the 1st to early 2nd centuries AD, probably an enclosure ditch. No other Roman features were present, but only the north-east corner of the enclosure was examined. The late Saxon ditches traversed the whole width of the area and appear to have formed a plot boundary system that was retained throughout the medieval period. Further gullies, pits and postholes were also present, which reinforces the suggestion that the area was situated to the rear of tenement plots. A number of post-medieval and Victorian features were found which related to backyard activities, and included construction trenches for a small building, and at least one well. At the eastern extent of the site, the metalled surface of the old lane linking Kempston High Street to the corn mill adjacent to the River Great Ouse was seen. | ||
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2010 | ||
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28 Apr 2023 |
