ENN7237 - The Riding, 1981-2 (Excavation)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7570 6053 (12m by 18m) Transfer
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

Technique(s)

Organisation

Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit

Date

September 1981 - January 1982

Description

{1} The prime objectives of the excavation were to try to locate Gobion Manor, known to lie in the area of, investigate its origins and development, and in particular to establish whether there was any pre-conquest activity on the site. UAD checked 09.10.95

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Article: WILLIAMS J.H., FARWELL C.. 1984. Excavations in The Riding, Northampton, in the Area of Gobion Manor 1981-1982. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 19. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 83-106.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (7)

  • C19th & Early C20th buildings fronting The Riding (Monument)
  • east of St Giles Terrace (N) (Monument)
  • Gobion Manor (Monument)
  • Northampton (Monument)
  • Site of medieval activity, The Ridings (Monument)
  • Tenement Groups South of The Riding & North of St Giles Street (Monument)
  • The Riding Ground (Monument)

Record last edited

Dec 19 2024 6:18PM

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