Lancaster University Archaeological Unit (2001). 36 Dowbridge Close, Kirkham, Lancashire. Archaeological Watching Brief (2000-01/068/8120). Lancaster: Lancaster University Archaeological Unit.

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Title:		 36 Dowbridge Close, Kirkham, Lancashire. Archaeological Watching Brief (2000-01/068/8120)
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Number of Pages:		 32
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Publication Type:		 Report
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Abstract:		 An archaeological watching brief was undertaken on the excavation of footings for an extension. Documentary research combined with recent archaeological excavation undertaken in the area suggested that the north-east corner of a second century Roman fort probably lay some 50-80m to the west of the study area. The eastern gate of the fort and its associated road linking the fort with Ribchester should lie just to the north of 36 Dowbridge Close. Several Roman artefacts, including pottery, metalwork and leather, had been recovered in recent years from the area around Dowbridge, which indicated the possibility of settlement outside the presumed east gate of the fort. The watching brief established the presence of Roman stratigraphy surviving within the study area and, in particular, the presence of a substantial linear feature. Given the results of the work carried out nearby at Myrtle Drive, it was probable that this linear feature was second century in date, and possibly encircled the timber buildings within part of an extramural settlement, which would have developed alongside the road. As the footprint of the extension only required a trench to be excavated to a depth of 1.2m below the existing ground surface, it was deemed unnecessary to excavate the exposed linear fully. [Au(abr)]
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Author:		 Lancaster University Archaeological Unit
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Publisher:		 Lancaster University Archaeological Unit
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Year of Publication:		 2001
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Location - Auto Detected: Ribchester
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ROMAN (Historic England Periods)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods)
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Note:		 Date Of Issue From: 2001 Date Of Coverage From: 01 Date Of Coverage To: 01 Editorial Expansion: Site name: 36 DOWBRIDGE CLOSE, KIRKHAM
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Investigation type: Post-determination/Research
District: Fylde
Monument: DITCH. Roman (AD43-410), [finds]. Roman (AD43-410)
Ngr: SD43303190
Parish: Kirkham
Postcode: PR4 2ZJ
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Created Date:		 18 Jan 2009