Monument record 3244/0/1 - Site of a 19th century stone quarry
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Summary
Earthwork: Unconfirmed overlay
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{2} Limestone pit of about 1880-1905. The circular foundations of the kilns can be seen in dry weather.
{3} To the south of the main street extensive 19th century quarrying has destroyed the remains of at least six houses which stood here in 1583 and the sites of three others which had already been abandoned by that date.
<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Photographs). SNN104822.
<2> 1969, Journal of The Northampton Museum and Art Gallery (6), p. 29/ Fig 4 (Site 64) (Journal). SNN9670.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 140/site 7 (Series). SNN77380.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104822 Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
- <2> SNN9670 Journal: 1969. Journal of The Northampton Museum and Art Gallery (6). Journal of The Northampton Museums & Art Gallery. 6. p. 29/ Fig 4 (Site 64).
- <3> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p. 140/site 7.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9016 6167 (324m by 194m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STRIXTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 15 2017 2:50PM
