Oundle Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshire - Post-excavation Assessment

Wessex Archaeology

Wessex Archaeology was commissioned to undertake archaeological mitigation works on two areas of excavation (areas 1 and 2), on land north of Oundle Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshire (NGR 493922, 289193).

The majority of the archaeological remains were Romano-British in date, of a single phase of activity dating to the mid-1st to 2nd century, with some features possibly open into the 3rd century AD. The features comprised seven ditches, two pits and two undated postholes. Three of the ditches in area 1 formed a three-sided structure or drainage system, conforming to a north–south and east–west aligned grid, while two further ditches probably combined to form another north–south aligned drainage ditch to the south. Two refuse pits were also present in area 1, along with two undated postholes. In area 2, two ditches, a ‘C’-shaped boundary ditch and a linear WNW/ESE-aligned boundary ditch formed a small sub-rectangular enclosure which likely butted onto the linear boundary.

The pottery assemblage was moderate and provided good dating for most features. The pottery and environmental remains provided evidence of rural domestic activity, with crop processing occurring in the vicinity. A small amount of imported ware was recovered along with the local wares, including
Samian and a fragment of amphora, which is expected from a rural settlement site in the region.