Information for record number MWA5706:
Chesterton Camp. Excavation 1966

Summary An archaeological excavation was carried out within the defences of the Roman camp at Chesterton. The remains of a timber structure of Antonine and later date was discovered. Adjacent to the Fosse Way were the remains of a stone building and a cobbled yard.
What Is It?  
Type: Settlement, Building
Period: Romano-British (43 AD - 409 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Chesterton and Kingston
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 33 59
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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1 In July 1966 earthmoving equipment was noted at Chesterton Camp and it was discovered that the farmer had received permission from MPBW to plough the site.
2 Ten weeks were spent excavating part of the NW corner of the camp to assess the damage that ploughing was likely to cause. Immediately within the defences were the remains of timber structures of Antonine and later date - no coherent plan recovered. An area adjacent to the Fosse contained a solid oblong stone building of five rooms with a cobble yard associated. This was destroyed and partly robbed in the C4. Below were traces of three earlier timber structures. Traces of Iron Age and Saxon occupation were found (PRN 5707, 5708).
3 0.9m of occupation soils revealed fragments of timber buildings. Finds include pottery, three rings, five brooches, 80 coins, a steelyard, balance, weight and various tools.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Correspondence
Title: Chesterton Camp
Author/originator: Webster G
Date: 1966
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Source No: 2
Source Type: Excavation Report
Title: Chesterton on Fosse
Author/originator: Taylor S
Date: 1967
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Source No: 3
Source Type: Excavation Report
Title: WMANS
Author/originator: Taylor S
Date: 1967
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 10
   
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source WMANS West Midlands Archaeological News Sheet, a publication that was produced each year, this later became West Midlands Archaeology. The West Midlands Arcaheological News Sheet contains reports about archaeological work that was carried out in the West Midlands region in the previous year. It includes information about sites dating from the Prehistoric to the Post Medieval periods. It was produced the Department of Extramural Studies at Birmingham University. Copies are held at the Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record. back
technique excavation Archaeologists excavate sites so that they can find information and recover archaeological materials before they are destroyed by erosion, construction or changes in land-use.

Depending on how complicated and widespread the archaeological deposits are, excavation can be done by hand or with heavy machinery. Archaeologists may excavate a site in a number of ways; either by open area excavation, by digging a test pit or a trial trench.
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period Iron Age About 800 BC to 43 AD

The Iron Age comes after the Bronze Age and before the Roman period. It is a time when people developed the skills and knowledge to work and use iron, hence the name ‘Iron Age’ which is given to this period. Iron is a much tougher and more durable metal than bronze but it also requires more skill to make objects from it. People continued to use bronze during this period.
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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 YARD * A paved area, generally found at the back of a house. back
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument SETTLEMENT * A small concentration of dwellings. back
monument BUILDING * A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known. back
monument STONE * Use only where stone is natural or where there is no indication of function. back
monument DEFENCE * This is the top term for the class. See DEFENCE Class List for narrow terms. back
monument STRUCTURE * A construction of unknown function, either extant or implied by archaeological evidence. If known, use more specific type. back
monument STEELYARD * Traditionally, dating from the medieval period, this was an area on the north bank of the Thames where the Merchants of the Hanse conducted their business. Now includes a similar establishment in a provincial town. back

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