Information for record number MWA13493:
Possible vicus or annexe, north of Mancetter Roman Fort

Summary A series of V-shaped ditches were recorded during archaeological work to the immediate north of the Roman fort at Mancetter. It is possible that these represent the periphery of the Roman vicus, or civilian settlement attached to the fort at Mancetter. Alternatively, they may represent annexe ditches of the fort itself.
What Is It?  
Type: Vicus?, Fort Annexe?
Period: Romano-British (43 AD - 409 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Mancetter
District: North Warwickshire, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 31 96
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Level of Protection Local
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1 A series of V-shaped ditches were recorded during archaeological work to the immediate north of the Roman fort at Mancetter. It is possible that these represent the periphery of the Roman vicus, or civilian settlement attached to the fort at Mancetter. Alternatively, they may represent annexe ditches of the fort itself. Abraded pottery sherds, as well as fragments of Roman glass were recovered from the ditch fills.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Evaluation Report
Title: Mancetter Extracare, Manor Road, Mancetter, Archaeological Evaluation
Author/originator: Gethin B
Date:
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 1235
   
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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 SETTLEMENT * A small concentration of dwellings. back
monument VICUS * A district, suburb or quarter of a town or village adjacent to a fort, with the lowest legal status accorded to a built up area. back
monument FORT ANNEXE * A small enclosure built onto the perimeter of a Roman fortress or fort. back
monument FORT * A permanently occupied position or building designed primarily for defence. back
monument ROAD * A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. back
monument WELL * A shaft or pit dug in the ground over a supply of spring-water. back
monument MANOR * An area of land consisting of the lord's demesne and of lands from whose holders he may exact certain fees, etc. 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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