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| HER Number | MWB5277 |
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| Record Type | Monument |
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| Name | Gravel Pit west of Ivy House, Hamstead Marshall |
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Summary
Ditch seen in edge of gravel pit, containing Roman pottery and slag
Other Statuses and Cross-References
- Berkshire SMR No. (pre 2000): 03917.00.000
Monument Type(s):
- DITCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Full Description
The ditch was observed in 1975, although not reported directly until 1989. As well as coarseware pottery in the ditch, slag was also seen, and this was given to Newbury Museum at this date. <1>
Approximate alignment of ditch (east-west) marked as GIS line.
Sources and further reading
| <01> | Archaeology Branch of Ordnance Survey & Newbury Museum staff. 1913 onwards. Newbury Museum Archaeology Map XLII NE.. 42NE. 6 inch. Annotated 'Ditch seen in edge of gravel pit.. Info from Stan Ford'. [Map / SWB11441] |
Related Monuments
| MWB15940 | Morewood House (formerly Ivy House), Hamstead Marshall (Building) |
Associated Excavations and Fieldwork
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