Information for record number MWA13506:
Roman Wall at 14B High Street, Alcester

Summary Archaeological observations during the construction of an extension to 14B High Street Alcester, uncovered a wall which could have been Roman.
What Is It?  
Type: Wall
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 Local
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1Archaeological observations during the construction of an extension to 14B High Street Alcester, uncovered a wall which could have been Roman. A layer containing pottery and other finds dating from the Roman period to the 19th century, was consistent with that of a garden soil in an urban area that has been occupied for many centuries. A Limestone wall running north-east to south-west was recorded in the foundation trenches at a depth of 0.85m below the surrounding ground level. It was 0.23m wide with no apparent bonding material . No evidence to date the wall was recovered but it could have been Roman.
 
Sources
Source No: 2
Source Type: Serial
Title: West Midlands Archaeology Vol 57
Author/originator: CBA West Midlands
Date: 2015
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: No 57
   
Source No: 1
Source Type: Watching Brief Report
Title: 14B High Street, Alcester, Warwickshire: Archaeological Watching Brief
Author/originator: Archaeology Warwickshire
Date: 2013
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: Report 1355
   
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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 LAYER * An archaeological unit of soil in a horizontal plane which may seal features or be cut through by other features. back
monument TRENCH * An excavation used as a means of concealment, protection or both. back
monument GARDEN * An enclosed piece of ground devoted to the cultivation of flowers, fruit or vegetables and/or recreational purposes. Use more specific type where known. back
monument WALL * An enclosing structure composed of bricks, stones or similar materials, laid in courses. Use specific type where known. back

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