ENN4226 - The Dower House, 1990 (Watching Brief)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 57015 57887 (5m by 5m) Estimated from sources
Civil Parish FAWSLEY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Technique(s)

Organisation

Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit

Date

Not recorded.

Description

{2} Archaeological recording was carried out during the course of repairs to the stair-turret at the C16th brick lodge in Fawsley Park. {3} In 1990 remedial work involved consolidation of the tall, brick stair turret which dominates the west side of the original lodge. Modern underpinning to improve its stability necessitated the excavation of trenches at either side of the former foundations. {5} Archaeological recording was carried out during the course of repairs to the stair turret at the C16th brick lodge in Fawsley Park.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Article: Dix B.. 1992. Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 24. Northants Archaeology Soc. (checked).
  • <2> SMR Report Form: AUDOUY M.. 1990. Fawsley Dower House. (checked).
  • <3> Report: Audouy M; Dix B.. 1990. An Archaeological Watching Brief at The Dower House, Fawsley, Northamptonshire, Aug-Oct 1990. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. N.C.C.. (part checked).
  • <4> Correspondence: VARIOUS. 1990. Correspondence Relating to Archaeological Recording in 1990. Various. F001/1/4. (unchecked).
  • <5> Newsletter: Pike A. (Editor). 1991. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (21). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 21. C.B.A.. p.60 (checked).

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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Fawsley Park (Monument)
  • The Dower House, Fawsley Park (Building)

Record last edited

Dec 18 2024 4:29PM

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