Onslow Road, Mickleover, Derbyshire - Archaeological Evaluation Report

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 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.

Comparisons with a nearby excavation south of Oundle Road places this site within a larger landscape of Romano-British rural settlement and agriculture. Overall the archaeological remains are typical for the period and region. The pottery assemblage has regional potential in terms of adding to the regional type series, though it is a very typical typeset for a basic rural site. The findings have local archaeological significance, as they contribute to the existing picture of a Romano-British rural settlement and make a modest contribution to published research objectives.