Information for record number MWA12432:
Romano-British Settlement Features, Grange Road, Bidford-on-Avon

Summary Archaeological features were recorded during development works, indicating Romano-British activity related to, but outside of the Roman settlement area previously identified to the West.
What Is It?  
Type: Settlement
Period: Romano-British (43 AD - 409 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Bidford on Avon
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 10 51
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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2 Archaeological features were recorded during development works, indicating Romano-British activity related to, but outside of the Roman settlement area previously identified to West. A number of ditches have been interpeted as three sides of an enclosure. The relatively low density of features and low level of residual finds is suggested as evidence for demarcation of the eastern extent of Roman settlement in this area.
1 Evaluation on this site recorded a gully, three ditches, three post holes and other ephemeral features. A date of 2nd to 3rd century AD was obtained from two of the gully features. The features were largely concentrated to the north-west of the site.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Evaluation Report
Title: An archaeological Evaluation on land to the rear of 25a Grange Road, Bidford on Avon, Warwickshire
Author/originator: Wright N
Date: 2005
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Source No: 2
Source Type: Watching Brief Report
Title: An archaeological excavation and watching brief on land to the rear of 25a Grange Road, Bidford on Avon, Warwickshire
Author/originator: Neil Wright
Date: 2006
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technique excavation Archaeologists excavate sites so that they can find information and recover archaeological materials before they are destroyed by erosion, construction or changes in land-use.

Depending on how complicated and widespread the archaeological deposits are, excavation can be done by hand or with heavy machinery. Archaeologists may excavate a site in a number of ways; either by open area excavation, by digging a test pit or a trial trench.
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period Roman About 43 AD to 409 AD (the 1st century AD to the 5th century AD)

The Roman period comes after the Iron Age and before the Saxon period.

The Roman period in Britain began in 43 AD when a Roman commander called Aulus Plautius invaded the south coast, near Kent. There were a series of skirmishes with the native Britons, who were defeated. In the months that followed, more Roman troops arrived and slowly moved westwards and northwards.
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monument GRANGE * An outlying farm or estate, usually belonging to a religious order or feudal lord. Specifically related to core buildings and structures associated with monastic land holding. Use specific term where known. back
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURE * Use only for features assumed to be archaeological but which cannot be identified more precisely without further investigation .Use more specific term where known back
monument SETTLEMENT * A small concentration of dwellings. back
monument FEATURE * Areas of indeterminate function. back
monument GULLY * A deep gutter, drain or sink. back
monument ROAD * A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. back
monument ENCLOSURE * An area of land enclosed by a boundary ditch, bank, wall, palisade or other similar barrier. Use specific type where known. back
monument DITCH * A long and narrow hollow or trench dug in the ground, often used to carry water though it may be dry for much of the year. back
monument POST HOLE * A hole dug to provide a firm base for an upright post, often with stone packing. Use broader monument type where known. back
monument WORKS * Usually a complex of buildings for the processing of raw materials. Use specific type where known. back

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