ENN105382 - No.9 Sheep Street, 2010 (Geophysical Survey)

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Location

Grid reference SP 7534 6064 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON
Unitary Authority West Northamptonshire

Technique(s)

Organisation

BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY

Date

Not recorded.

Description

{4} The geophysical survey was conducted mainly using ground penetrating radar (GPR), with a potential depth of 4m. A measured survey was also undertaken.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Newspaper: Harrison J.. 2010. Kebab House Dig Finds Rare Jewish Building. The Chronicle & Echo. April 9th. The Chronicle & Echo. (checked).
  • <2> Website: Jtrails. 2010. Remains of medieval synagogue uncovered under Northampton kebab shop. http://www.jtrails.org.uk/whats_on/news/c-1084/remains-of-medieval-synagogue-uncovered-under-northampton-kebab-shop/.
  • <3> Newspaper: Dysch, M. 2010. Northampton Synagogue discovered under kebab shop: Walls of 800-year-old synagogue discovered under halal takeaway. The Jewish Chronicle.
  • <4> Article: Roberts, M with a contribution from Sturdy Colls, C. 2021. The Topography and Archaeology of the Medieval Synagogue and Jewry in Northampton. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 41. Northamptonshire Archaeological Society. p.319.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Medieval Jewish Synagogue, Northampton (Monument)
  • Northampton (Monument)

Record last edited

Oct 14 2026 4:27PM

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