ENN105650 - Fotheringhay Castle, 1991 (Resistivity survey)

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Location

Grid reference Centred TL 0618 9294 (212m by 168m)
Civil Parish FOTHERINGHAY, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Technique(s)

Organisation

Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit

Date

August-October 1991

Description

{1} Three areas were surveyed within the castle: the inner bailey, motte, and outer bailey. The resistivity survey identified several probable wall footings and spreads of rubble which may indicate where buildings lie buried. {2} New analysis of the resistivity results was undertaken as part of a wider programme of survey. AML Survey Database Reference No.: 737

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Masters, P.. 1991. Geophysical Survey at Fotheringhay Castle, Fotheringhay, Northants 1991. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. (checked).
  • <2> Article: Dix B.. 1992. Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 24. Northants Archaeology Soc. (checked).
  • <3> Report: Parry, S. 2019. Aerial and geophysical surveys at Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, October 2017-May 2018. Museum of London Arch. (MOLA) Fieldwork Reports. 19/41. MOLA Northampton.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (4)

  • Fotheringhay (Monument)
  • Fotheringhay Castle (Monument)
  • Inner Bailey, Fotheringhay Castle (Monument)
  • Motte, Fotheringhay Castle (Monument)

Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)

  • Fotheringhay Castle, 1991 (Magnetometer survey) (Ref: 0692010)

Record last edited

Dec 19 2024 3:04PM

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