ENN7287 - Derngate Service Trenches, 1975 (Watching brief)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7589 6030 (4m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit
Date
Not recorded.
Description
Contractors' trenches at the S. end of Derngate were examined. M144 revealed a wall aligned approximately NE/SW of minimum width 1.60 m. and cutting natural. Associated building material was also observed and natural was present at a depth of 1.80 m. There were no finds. The purpose of such a substantial wall underneath and at right angles to Derngate must be queried. Site references: M144 (SP 75896030) {5} Trench adjacent to Bedford Mansions in Derngate. Massive ironstone wall with ashlar-type facing blocks and clay floor
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN169 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1976. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 11. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.198-99 (checked).
- <2> SNN108 Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN2942 Article: Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L.. 1977. Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 200.
- <4> SNN116730 Note: Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit. 1975. Derngate watching brief, 1975 (M144).
- <5> SNN133 Index: Shaw M.; Williams J.. 1971-1981. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards. NDC. M144.
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Record last edited
Mar 11 2026 11:53AM
