ENN17565 - GPO Trench, Victoria Promenade, M141, 1975 (Observation)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7587 6021 (10m by 10m) Transfer
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

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Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit

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Not recorded.

Description

{1} A deep hole dug by the GPO on the north side of Victoria Promenade identified a 18th century rubbish to a depth of 2.13m. Below this were found clay layers probably of the medieval ditch.

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  • <1> Article: Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L.. 1977. Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.199 (checked).

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Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

  • Northampton (Monument)
  • Northampton's Medieval & Post Medieval Town Wall and Defences (Monument)
  • Possible Town Ditch at Victoria Promenade (Monument)

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Dec 19 2024 6:45PM

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