ENN7455 - Temple Bar, 1992 (Rescue excavation)

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Location

Grid reference SP 7540 6118 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

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Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit

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Not recorded.

Description

{1} Skeletal human remains were discovered by workmen during repairs to a partially collapsed Victorian culvert on October 5th 1992. Archaeological slavage recording was undertaken. At least three and possibly up to five skeletons were recorded. At least some were articulated, no grave cuts were observed, but a previously unknown burial ground, at least 100 years old, is suspected.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> SMR Report Form: Cadman, G.E.. 1992. SMR Report Form. (unchecked).
  • <2> Report: STIRLAND. 1993. Human Bone From Temple Bar, Northampton: F2 TB '92. (unchecked).
  • <3> Journal: Pike, A (ed). 1993. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (23). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 23. C.B.A.. p. 42.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Northampton (Monument)
  • Temple Bar cemetery (Monument)

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Dec 19 2024 4:14PM

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