Monument record 1160/3/40 - Possible Alignment of Civil War Town Wall
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Summary
The conjectural layout of the Civil War Defences of Northampton is based on Hooper's survey of 1645.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Analysis of documentary and archaeological evidence in an attempt to identify the course of the Civil War defences of the town and to what degree they diverged from the medieval defences.
<0> Welsh T.C., 2000-01, Documentary Sources for The Course of The Medieval Town Wall, Northampton, (unchecked) (Article). SNN103958.
<1> Foard G.R., 1994, The Civil War Defences of Northampton, Fig.10 (checked) (Article). SNN826.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <0> SNN103958 Article: Welsh T.C.. 2000-01. Documentary Sources for The Course of The Medieval Town Wall, Northampton. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 29. (unchecked).
- <1> SNN826 Article: Foard G.R.. 1994. The Civil War Defences of Northampton. Northamptonshire Past & Present. 9 No.1. Northants. Record Society. Fig.10 (checked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 74991 60716 (1235m by 1039m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 6 2026 11:59AM
