ENN7278 - Horseshoe Street, site 1 , 1975 (Observation)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7516 6034 (10m by 10m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit
Date
October 1975
Description
{1} Observation of contractors trench. One of a number in the area. {4} A trench running WSW/ENE (6m x 1.5m x 1.6m deep) across the line of Horseshoe St outside Pete's Café. The trench was later extended to the pavement. Both sides of the trench were examined and showed a wall c.8m wide aligned approx N-S with road surfaces abutting it on the east side and possible garden soil on the west. Natural not observed.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN133 Index: Shaw M.; Williams J.. 1971-1981. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards. NDC. M162.
- <2> SNN169 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1976. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 11. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 198.
- <3> SNN116720 Archive: Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit. 1975. Water main trench, Horseshoe Street, 1975.
- <4> SNN116721 Archive: Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit. 1975. Water main trench, Horseshoe Street, 1975.
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Record last edited
Feb 6 2025 4:15PM
