ENN13028 - Market Square, 1976 (Observation)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7550 6052 (10m by 10m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit
Date
July 1976
Description
{1} Trench at south end of market square revealed build-up of deposits including probable surfaces & silts to maximum depth of 2.5m below present ground surface; overlay natural ironstone; {3} The natural bedrock was encountered at 2m bgl.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN723 Report: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1977. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 226.
- <2> SNN108 Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. M179.
- <3> SNN116726 Note: Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit. 1976. Market Square watching brief, 1976 (M179).
External Links (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- 1160/146/3 Interlinked cellars, Mercers Row and Market Square (Monument)
- 1160/146/0 Medieval surfaces, Market Square (Monument)
- 1160 Northampton (Monument)
- 1160/146 Northampton Market Square (Monument)
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 10:56AM
