ENN7359 - George Row GPO Trenches, 1975 (Observation)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7555 6045 (150m by 31m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit
Date
Not recorded.
Description
{1} Observation in 1975 of GPO trenches in George Row to the south of All Saints Church revealed a build-up of layers up to 3m deep and medieval pottery was recovered. Other features included possible foundations of the pre-1675 church, the church boundary wall and at least 10 inhumations
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN77383 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. 387.
- <2> SNN2942 Article: Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L.. 1977. Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 201.
External Links (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (7)
- 1160/13/1 All Saints Church (original medieval building) (Monument)
- 1160/13/3 All Saints Churchyard (Monument)
- 1160/13/6 Church boundary (Monument)
- 1160/13/2 Church of All Saints (Building)
- 1160/0/121 Medieval Occupation Debris, George Row (Monument)
- 1160 Northampton (Monument)
- 1160/13/5 Possible part of medieval All Saints Church, George Row (Monument)
Record last edited
May 25 2022 12:52PM
