Information for record number MWA12585:
Romano-British Ditch, south of Stratford Road, Alcester

Summary Romano - British ditch partially revealed in a trench for drainage culvert inspection chamber. The ditch ran East-west and a tegula fragment was recovered from it.
What Is It?  
Type: Ditch
Period: Romano-British (43 AD - 409 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Alcester
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 09 57
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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Description

  
Source Number  

1 Romano-British ditch running east-west, found in small trench for a new drainage culvert inspection chamber. A fragment of tegula was recovered from its fill.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Observation Report
Title: Archaeological Observation of a drain culvert inspection chamber south of Stratford Rd, Alcester
Author/originator: Jones C
Date: 2010
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 1018
   
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Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
monument CULVERT * A drainage structure that extends across and beneath roadways, canals or embankments. back
monument DRAIN * An artificial channel for draining water or carrying it off. back
monument TRENCH * An excavation used as a means of concealment, protection or both. 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

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