Information for record number MWA12439:
Possible site of a ford or wartering place, River Anker, Ratcliffe Road

Summary Rubble, three large blocks on stone close to the southern bank of the river and a layer of mudstone fragments 0.2m thick have been suggested as representing the metalling for a ford or watering place.
What Is It?  
Type: Ford?
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Atherstone
District: North Warwickshire, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 32 98
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
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1A report was received that possible bridge remains had been seen in the River Anker, 175m south-east of Ratclifee bridge where timber piles have reportedly been observed in the past. A site visit in June 2008 noted rubble, including three large blocks of stone in the river close to the southern bank, and a layer of mudstone fragments 0.2m thick extending over 4m in the bank. The material may represent metalling for a ford or watering place.
2 Noted.
 
Sources
Source No: 2
Source Type: Serial
Title: West Midlands Archaeology (WMA) vol 51
Author/originator: CBA West Midlands
Date: 2008
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 51
   
Source No: 1
Source Type: Unpublished document
Title: Warwickshire Archaeology in 2008: Summary reports on fieldwork
Author/originator: Warwickshire Museum Field Archaeology Projects Group
Date: 2009
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Volume/Sheet:
   
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source WMA West Midlands Archaeology. This publication contains a short description for each of the sites where archaeological work has taken place in the previous year. It covers Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire. Some of these descriptions include photographs, plans and drawings of the sites and/or the finds that have been discovered. The publication is produced by the Council For British Archaeology (CBA) West Midlands and is published annually. Copies are held at the Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record. back
monument FIELDWORK * A usually temporary earthwork or fortification, the latter constructed by military forces operating in the field. Use more specific type where known. back
monument LAYER * An archaeological unit of soil in a horizontal plane which may seal features or be cut through by other features. back
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument PILE * Component: Use wider site type where known. back
monument STONE * Use only where stone is natural or where there is no indication of function. back
monument BRIDGE * A structure of wood, stone, iron, brick or concrete, etc, with one or more intervals under it to span a river or other space. Use specific type where known. back
monument FORD * A shallow place in a river or other stretch of water, where people, animals and vehicles may cross. back

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