ENN7247 - 47 Sheep Street, 1973 (Observation)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7534 6090 (3m by 6m) Approximate
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON
Unitary Authority West Northamptonshire

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Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit

Date

February 1973

Description

{1} A post medieval stone-lined well was found behind No.47 Sheep Street during construction work; {2} Possible well or icehouse in Broad Street/Sheep Street behind a club. Found Feb 1973. The club is in an 18th-century house and has a large garden. The curious ?well or curved wall is at the back adjoining the rear wall. Finds from the 'well'/icehouse included pottery and clay pipes.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article: MCCARTHY M.R.. 1976. Eighteenth Century Pottery From Sheep Street, Northampton. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 11. Northants Archaeology Soc.
  • <2> Database: NDC SMR Records. PM10.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Northampton (Monument)
  • Post Medieval Well, Sheep Street (Monument)

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Nov 5 2025 1:57PM

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