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Monument record MDR5376 - Roman occupation site, Swan Yard, Chesterfield

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SK 3855 7115 Swan Yard. Evidence of Roman occupation within the fort revealed by H. Lane and the Derwent Arch Soc in 1974. Occupation at Swan Yard suggested five phases within the Roman period. Phase I and II timber buildings with sill beams, Samian suggests a date circa A.D. 70-80 for Phase I. An overall occupation date of A.D. 70-130 has been suggested. (1-2)

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  • <1> Index: NDAT. 0691. 0691.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Courtney, T (NDAC). 1975. Chesterfield, The Recent Archaeological Discoveries. 4-8.

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Grid reference Centred SK 3855 7115 (10m by 10m) (Centre)
Civil Parish CHESTERFIELD, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE

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Jul 27 2017 4:12PM

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