ENN13031 - GPO Trench: The Drapery, 1975 (Observation)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7540 6052 (10m by 10m) Transfer
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

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Organisation

Northampton Central Museum

Date

1975

Description

{1} One of a number of GPO trenches dug around Northampton in 1975. Four or five road levels were identified in the trench, the lowest at 1.74m on natural. Several sherds of medieval pottery and leather offcuts were found

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article: Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L.. 1977. Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 201.
  • <2> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p. 387.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Medieval road surface, The Drapery (Monument)
  • Northampton (Monument)

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Dec 19 2024 6:24PM

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