ENN110413 - Market Square, 2021 (Observation)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7545 6056 (104m by 102m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
MOLA Northampton (formerly Northamptonshire Archaeology)
Date
November 2021
Description
Archaeological observation during the excavation of geotechnical test pits in Northampton’s Market square identified post-medieval demolition deposits, evidence of domestic waste, cess ‘like material and possible structures of unknown date. The site had stratified deposits of up to 6m in depth below the modern ground level.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SNN114639 Report: Elston, J. 2021. Archaeological observation, investigation, recording, analysis and publication of Geotechnical Test Pit excavation at Market Square, Northampton, November 2021. Museum of London Arch. (MOLA) Fieldwork Reports. 21/108. MOLA Northampton. [Mapped feature: #39706 Test pits area, ]
- <2> SNN115177 Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2022. South Midlands Archaeology (52). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 52. C.B.A.. p. 63.
External Links (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 1160/146 Northampton Market Square (Monument)
Record last edited
Jan 15 2024 2:09PM
