ENN8557 - Block 27, Blackthorn 1, 1974 (Observation)

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Location

Grid reference	Centred SP 8069 6389 (10m by 10m) Transfer
Civil Parish	NORTHAMPTON
Unitary Authority	West Northamptonshire

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WATCHING BRIEF

Organisation

Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit

Date

September 1974

Description

{1} Possible prehistoric ditch observed after a topsoil scrape prior to terracing for houses.

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. 213-4.
<2> SNN133 Index: Shaw M.; Williams J.. 1971-1981. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards. NDC. P79.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

1703/0/1 Possible Prehistoric Activity, Blackthorn Primary School (Monument)

Record last edited

Jun 8 2026 9:14AM

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