ENN7345 - Derngate GPO Trenches, 1975 (Observation)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7592 6028 (10m by 10m) Transfer
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

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Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit

Date

July 1975

Description

Observation of GPO trenches long the north side of Derngate. A large feature, possibly a ditch or terminal or a medieval defensive ditch, was identified in this location.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article: Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L.. 1977. Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 200.
  • <2> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p. 385.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Northampton (Monument)
  • Possible C14th-C16th Pit or Ditch, Derngate (Monument)

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Apr 29 2025 9:43AM

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