ENN13034 - General Post Office Extension, 1956 (Observation)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7568 6043 (10m by 10m) Approximate
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON
Unitary Authority West Northamptonshire

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Description

{1, 2} Sherds of pottery from a '17th-century cellar' from the GPO site (Derngate) found 1956. Reference to a well 3'6" in diameter and 20' below present ground surface. Also 13th/14th pot with a baluster jug. [On rear of card: digging a stanchion base for foundations to extension of NGPO. Well 3'6" diameter nearly 20' below present ground surface, 13th/14th century pottery including 14th century baluster jug (photo)]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Index: Shaw M.; Williams J.. 1971-1981. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards. NDC. M57.
  • <2> Newspaper: Chronicle & Echo. CHRONICLE & ECHO. 22/09/1956.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Medieval and post-medieval finds from the Post Office site, Derngate (Monument)
  • Northampton (Monument)

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Jun 8 2026 3:09PM

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