ENN13495 - Abbey Works, 1970 (Observation)

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Location

Grid reference SP 737 607 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON
Unitary Authority West Northamptonshire

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Northampton Central Museum

Date

July 1970

Description

{1} Development at the Abbey Works site in 1970 uncovered human bone and a decorated stone coffin. Also found were some sherds of Roman pottery. The coffin lid was laid in the lawn in front of the office block. {2} R Moore found skeletons and pottery on site at SP 737607 in July 1970. Pottery included 10 sherds of first and second century wares. There were two skeletons and a limestone coffin lid decorated with a cross.

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  • <1> Journal: The Express Lifts Co. 1970. The Contactor. 107.
  • <2> Index: Shaw M.; Williams J.. 1971-1981. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards. NDC. M20.

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Jun 8 2026 12:15PM

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