Newcastle, Westgate Road, roman features

HER Number:
16771

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, Westgate Road, roman features

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Unassigned

Site Type: Broad:
Site

Site Type: Specific:
Occupation Site

General Period:
Roman

Specific Period:
C3

Form of Evidence:
Physical Evidence

Description:
Evidence of Roman occupation dating to the 3rd-4th centuries. Features include a Roman ditch on the former parcel office site and a smaller ditch recorded between the railway arches south of the parcel office. A substantial amount of Roman pottery was also recovered from the site. This activity is thought to be related to the delineation of areas close to the military area, the terminus of Hadrian's Wall and the Pons Aelius fort, rather than any domestic activity relating to the Vicus.

Easting:
24881

Northing:
63886

Grid Reference:
NZ2488163886

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
WAA Archaeology, 2013, Former Parcels Office, Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne - Archaeological Excavation & Watching Brief