Crockett, A. D. and Fitzpatrick, A. P. (1995). Archaeological Mitigation in the Flavian Fort Annexe and Later Roman Settlement at Bradley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, 1991-3. Wessex Archaeology.

Title:

Archaeological Mitigation in the Flavian Fort Annexe and Later Roman Settlement at Bradley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, 1991-3

Number of Pages:

Biblio Note

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Publication Type:

Report

Abstract:

Following evaluation, area excavation of those areas to be disturbed by development on Bradley Street was undertaken. Previous work had identified at least two 1st century forts, the second of which included an annexe to the north. A vicus, which appeared to continue into the 2nd century had also been identified to the south-west of these forts. The excavations could neither confirm or deny the presence of an earlier fort, but dumped material identified to the north of a natural scarp/river terrace may have represented activity associated with this earlier phase. The presence of an annex associated with the second fort appeared to be represented by at least two of the six ditches identified. In addition, structural evidence indicated at least one timber-framed building, with associated deposits and finds indicating activity connected with metal-working. Previous excavation had also shown that during the 3rd century new defences were erected on the site of the former fort, the southern side of which consisted of at least three east-west aligned parallel ditches. The north, innermost ditch was subsequently replaced by a stone wall. Excavations at Bradley Street identified a similar, though essentially undated sequence of events presumably representing the eastern side of the defensive circuit. The eastern edge of a possibly contemporary building was also identified, cut by an undated grave containing a crouched inhumation of probable Anglian date. In addition, a substantial north-south aligned ditch of 12th to 14th century date was revealed to the east of Bradley Street. [Au(adp)]

Author:

Andrew D Crockett
Andrew P Fitzpatrick

Publisher:

Wessex Archaeology

Year of Publication:

1995

Locations:

Location - Auto Detected:	Bradley Street Castleford West Yorkshire
Location - Auto Detected:	Bradley Street
Location - Auto Detected:	Bradley Street Auadp

Subjects / Periods:

Anglian (Auto Detected Temporal)

12th To 14th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)

2nd Century (Auto Detected Temporal)

3rd Century (Auto Detected Temporal)

1st Century (Auto Detected Temporal)

Note:

Date Of Issue From: 1995 Date Of Coverage From: 01 Date Of Coverage To: 01 Editorial Expansion: Site name: BRADLEY STREET, CASTLEFORD
Study area:
Investigation type: Post-determination/Research
District: Wakefield
Monument: FORT. DITCHES FEATURES Roman (AD43-410), BUILDINGS. Medieval (1066-1540), BURIAL. Early Medieval (410-1066)
Ngr: SE42752589
Parish:
Postcode: WF101HY

Source:

BIAB (Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))

Created Date:

19 Jan 2009