ENN103497 - Fotheringhay Church, 1992 (Excavation)

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Location

Grid reference Centred TL 05988 93159 (4m by 4m) Approximate
Civil Parish FOTHERINGHAY, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Technique(s)

Organisation

Middle Nene Archaeological Society

Date

April 1992

Description

{1} In 1990 the four bells of the church were repaired and in the process a room was discovered underneath the Treasury. The room was excavated and recorded in advance of filling with concrete. {3} The excavation found a large amount of medieval painted glass which has been placed in the east window of the room over the north porch.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Article: Musgrave E.C.; Tingle M. (editors). 1991. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1990. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 23. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 113.
  • <2> Article: Johnston G.. 2000-01. Excavation of an Ossuary at Fotheringhay Church, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 29. Northants. Arch. Society. p. 161-192.
  • <3> Book: Marks R.. 1998. Stained Glass Of Northamptonshire. The British Academy. p. 72-75.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (6)

  • Church of St. Mary & All Saints (Building)
  • Fotheringhay (Monument)
  • Fotheringhay Nunnery (Monument)
  • Ossuary beneath Church Porch
  • Schoolmaster's House & Schoolroom (Building)
  • The College of the Blessed Virgin & All Saints (Monument)

Record last edited

Oct 9 2024 5:40PM

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