ENN7277 - Horseshoe Street (Junction with Gas Street), 1975 (Observation)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7516 6024 (10m by 10m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit
Date
September 1975
Description
{1, 3} Continuation of of water trench across the south side of town and up Horseshoe Street. A 1.5m wide trench. The east side of the trench near the junction with St James Street examined. Build-up of road surfaces evident to a depth of 2m. Sketch drawn and pottery retrieved. Part of a wider scheme of observation of contractors trenches along Horseshoe Street. M155
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN169 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1976. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 11. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 198.
- <2> SNN133 Index: Shaw M.; Williams J.. 1971-1981. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards. NDC. M155.
- <3> SNN116723 Note: Richard Hunter. 1975. Horseshoe Street M155, 1975 (Watching brief). Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit.
External Links (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
- 1160 Northampton (Monument)
- 1160/375/1 Road surfaces, Gas Street (Monument)
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 10:21AM
