ENN100941 - 6-7 The Drapery, Northampton, 2001 (Test pit)
Please read our guidance about the use of Northamptonshire Historic Environment Record data.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7536 6046 (40m by 7m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust
Date
January 2001
Description
{1} During January 2001, HAT carried out an archaeological evaluation of land at 6-7 The Drapery, central Northampton comprising the excavation of four test pits and two boreholes (at the base of TPs B and D). The evaluation revealed deep deposits of post-medieval/modern overburden continuing to a depth of 1.5m+ below the existing ground surface. Below this, deposits remained uncharacterised. It was not possible to hand auger to any depth below this level. The postulated course of the late Saxon burh ditch lies within the site, but no evidence of its presence was found at the depths reached. Site code: HAT 502
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN100836 Report: Murray J.; Crank N.. 2001. 6-7 The Drapery, Northampton: An Archaeological Evaluation. Herts. Arch. Trust. (checked).
External Links (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 1160/197/7 Post-medieval wall, The Drapery (Monument)
Record last edited
Apr 2 2025 2:17PM
