ENN12085 - Chancery Lane, 1973 (Observation)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 996 787 (100m by 100m) Transfer
Civil Parish THRAPSTON
Civil Parish TWYWELL
Unitary Authority North Northamptonshire

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Department of the Environment

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Description

{1} Observation during construction of a bungalow on an unrecorded mound on the west side of Chancery Lane. Mound covered structures of at least two periods, which pre-date a pit cut into the top of the mound which dates to the 13th century. {2} The castle mound was excavated with Dennis Jackson in Chancery Lane in 1973, St Neots 18 (2 rims, one large); pink & dark late St Neots 6 (1 base); 1 stamford grey jug with handle

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1975. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1974. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 10. Northants Archaeology Soc. 10/175.
  • <2> Archive: Hall D.N.. 1960-2000. David Halls Fieldwalking Archive.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Stratified Romano-British Pottery (Monument)
  • Thrapston Castle (De Veer Castle & Manor) (Monument)

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Mar 12 2026 12:14PM

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