Information for record number MWA9029:
Yard Surface, Oak View, 99 Shrewley Common, Shrewley

Summary A possible yard surface of Roman date which was uncovered during archaeological work. It was situated at Shrewley Common, Shrewley.
What Is It?  
Type: Yard
Period: Romano-British (43 AD - 409 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Shrewley
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 21 67
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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Description

 
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1 The remains of a loam and pebble layer thought to be a probable yard surface were uncovered during groundwork observations. Several types of Romano-British pottery and roof tile were recovered from the same layer. Likely to be a continuation or variation of a similar deposit recorded in the adjacent property to the south west in 1977.
 
Sources

Source No: 1
Source Type: Observation Report
Title: Archaeological Observation at Oak View, 99 Shrewley Common, Shrewley
Author/originator: Jones, C
Date: 2001
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 0137
   
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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 LAYER * An archaeological unit of soil in a horizontal plane which may seal features or be cut through by other features. back

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