Monument record 2659/23 - Medieval workshop, Great Weldon

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Summary

Excavation undertaken in 1973 revealed the remains of a 13th-century building, partly stone-founded and partly of timber post construction. The building had been used as a workshop. Evidence of iron smelting and pottery manufacture was identified.

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

{3} Smelting and smithing hearths found. Report with site owner.

{4} Minor excavation of 1973 by G.Brown. A medieval building was found, along with two furnaces, a possible pottery kiln and medieval pottery. Fieldname: Hardwicks Field.


<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1977, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976, p.227 (unchecked) (Report). SNN723.

<2> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1974, Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973, p.111 (unchecked) (Article). SNN9109.

<3> FOSTER P., Supplementary File, (unchecked) (Note). SNN51862.

<4> BROWN G., Full Excavation Report, (unchecked) (Unpublished Report). SNN38849.

<5> BROWN G., 1973, PHOTOGRAPHS, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN52263.

<6> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP:SP9289/017-20 (unchecked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.

<7> WHITE J.E., 1973?, Excavations in Hardwick's Field, Great Weldon, (unchecked) (Report). SNN62012.

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <1> Report: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1977. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.227 (unchecked).
  • <2> Article: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1974. Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 9. Northants. Arch. Society. p.111 (unchecked).
  • <3> Note: FOSTER P.. Supplementary File. (unchecked).
  • <4> Unpublished Report: BROWN G.. Full Excavation Report. (unchecked).
  • <5> Uncertain: BROWN G.. 1973. PHOTOGRAPHS. NCCAP:SP9289/017-20. (unchecked).
  • <6> Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP:SP9289/017-20 (unchecked).
  • <7> Report: WHITE J.E.. 1973?. Excavations in Hardwick's Field, Great Weldon. (unchecked).

Finds (5)

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference Centred SP 92925 89425 (50m by 50m) Approximate
Civil Parish WELDON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District)

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 28 2019 11:42AM

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