ENN14763 - Bronnley Soapworks, 1996 (Trial trench)

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Location

Grid reference SP 5846 3673 (point) Central
Civil Parish BRACKLEY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

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Northamptonshire Archaeology

Date

July 1996

Description

Archaeological trial excavation of a small overgrown garden, immediately to the west of the former soapworks has confirmed the presence of buried deposits of post-medieval and medieval date, comprising the truncated remains of a later medieval building and associated floor levels deeply buried some 0.9m (av 116.17m AOD) below the modern ground level.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> SMR Report Form: CHAPMAN A.. 1996. Bronnley Soapworks, Brackley. July-Aug 1996.
  • <2> Report: N/A. 1996. Former Bronnley Soapworks Site, Brackley, Northamptonshire: Desktop study and archaeological evaluation- Area A. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. N/A. Northamptonshire Archaeol.
  • <3> Journal: 1997. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (27). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 27. CBA. p. 35.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Brackley (Monument)
  • Medieval building, east of Bridge Street (Monument)

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May 27 2025 1:23PM

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