Information for record number MWA3679:
Chesterton Camp. Excavation 1961

Summary An archaeological excavation on either side of the Fosse Way exposed the cobbled foundations of the north gatehouse and evidence of two periods of occupation associated with Chesterton Roman Camp.
What Is It?  
Type: Defence, Gatehouse, Wall, Ditch
Period: Romano-British (43 AD - 409 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Chesterton and Kingston
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 34 59
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
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1 1961: Excavation either side of the Fosse Way exposed the cobbled foundations of the N gate and two periods of town defences. A clay rampart 9m wide was protected by a 2.7m stone wall, probably contemporary, and at least two ditches, later replaced (after the late 3rd century) by a single broad ditch with flat bottom. The earlier version of the Fosse Way had a well-cambered 9m carriageway with side ditches; the central strip continued to be made up, but the gutters were eventually filled and covered by encroaching buildings, and at the gate the road was only 3m wide.
2 Plan.
3 Very little survived. In most cases only the foundation stones of the walls remained, but in places even these had gone. The gate was probably on the inner face of the gateway, where the heavy foundations to support an arch were found. This was a simple type of gateway and does not appear to have been modified in the later period.
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Sources
Source No: 3
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Modern Farmer 1963
Author/originator:
Date: 1963
Page Number: 10
Volume/Sheet: 1:2
   
Source No: 1
Source Type: Excavation Report
Title: JRS
Author/originator:
Date: 1962
Page Number: 170-1
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Source No: 2
Source Type: Plan
Title: JRS
Author/originator:
Date: 1962
Page Number: Fig 18
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Source No: 4
Source Type: Serial
Title: WMANS no 4 1961
Author/originator: Webster G
Date: 1961
Page Number: 3
Volume/Sheet: 4
   
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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 Modern The Modern Period, about 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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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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period modern About 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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monument TOWN DEFENCES * Defensive fortifications such as ramparts, ditches and stone walls, built to defend a town or city. 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 ARCH * A structure over an opening usually formed of wedge-shaped blocks of brick or stone held together by mutual pressure and supported at the sides; they can also be formed from moulded concrete/ cast metal. A component; use for free-standing structure only. back
monument RAMPART * A protective earthen mound, often the main defence of a fortification. back
monument CARRIAGEWAY * The part of a road intended for vehicular traffic. back
monument ROAD * A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. back
monument GATEHOUSE * A gateway with one or more chambers over the entrance arch; the flanking towers housing stairs and additional rooms. Use with wider site type where known. back
monument WELL * A shaft or pit dug in the ground over a supply of spring-water. back
monument DEFENCE * This is the top term for the class. See DEFENCE Class List for narrow terms. back
monument GATEWAY * A substantial structure supporting or surrounding a gate. May be ornate or monumental, and have associated structures such as lodges, tollbooths, guard houses 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
monument GATE * A movable stucture which enables or prevents entrance to be gained. Usually situated in a wall or similar barrier and supported by gate posts. 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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