Information for record number MWA12493:
Romano-British farmstead, Vicarage Farm, Wolston

Summary Pits and ditches containing a small pottery assemblage were recorded during evaluative archaeological fieldwork. These features indicate the remains of a small settlement, probably a small farmstead in proximity to the Fosse Way.
What Is It?  
Type: Farmstead, Settlement
Period: Romano-British (43 AD - 409 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Wolston
District: Rugby, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 43 76
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 Pits and ditches containing a small pottery assemblage were recorded during evaluative archaeological fieldwork. These features indicate the remains of a small settlement, probably a small farmstead in proximity to the Fosse Way. A higher frequency of charcoal and features on the west side of the site may suggest that the focus of settlement may have been nearer the Fosse Way. However, an unconfirmed report of Roman coins being recovered during pond construction to the south of Vicarage Farm (reported by the owner to the archaeologists on site) suggests that activity may have extended along the roadside to the south.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Evaluation Report
Title: Archaeological Evaluation at Vicarage Farm, Coventry Road, Wolston, Warwickshire
Author/originator: S C Palmer
Date: 2008
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 0818
   
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Glossary

 
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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 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 SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument SETTLEMENT * A small concentration of dwellings. back
monument VICARAGE * The residence of a vicar, parson or rector. back
monument FEATURE * Areas of indeterminate function. back
monument POND * A body of still water often artificially formed for a specific purpose. Use specifc type where known. back
monument FARMSTEAD * The homestead of a farm consisting of a farmhouse and working farm buildings, with yards, other working areas and usually a garden to the house. back
monument ROAD * A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. back
monument PIT * A hole or cavity in the ground, either natural or the result of excavation. Use more 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 FARM * A tract of land, often including a farmhouse and ancillary buildings, used for the purpose of cultivation and the rearing of livestock, etc. Use more specific type where known. back

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