Monument record 1160/272 - Medieval and post-medieval tenements, Castle Street and Horsemarket
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Summary
Archaeological excavation ahead of redevelopment identified a sequence of medieval and post-medieval occupation. During the medieval period, much of the area was used for quarrying, with later waste pits cut into them. A later stone building, possibly dating to between 1200 AD and 1350 AD, possibly fronted onto Castle Street.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1}Tenements fronting Horse Market approximately halfway down on west side; part of tenement extends along St Mary's Street & Castle Street;
{2}Tenements fronting Horse Market approximately halfway down on the W side. Part of tenement extends along St Mary's St and Castle St.
<1> Noble; Butlin, 1746, Town Map, (checked) (Map). SNN430.
<2> Speed J., 1610, Map of Northamptonshire, (checked) (Map). SNN559.
<3> Fairclough, J, 2020, Archaeological test pit investigation at St Mary's Court and Berkeley House, Northampton, February 2020 (Report). SNN112791.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN430 Map: Noble; Butlin. 1746. Town Map. (checked).
- <2> SNN559 Map: Speed J.. 1610. Map of Northamptonshire. (checked).
- <3> SNN112791 Report: Fairclough, J. 2020. Archaeological test pit investigation at St Mary's Court and Berkeley House, Northampton, February 2020. Museum of London Arch. (MOLA) Fieldwork Reports. 20/24. MOLA Northampton.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7513 6056 (77m by 85m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 17 2025 3:59PM
