Find Spot record 2878/0/158 - Probable 18th or 19th century grave slab

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Summary

Fragments of a grave slab, probably 18th or 19th century from the style of the lettering, found while laying a patio. Have been left in situ

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{1} Workmen putting a new patio in found pieces of a headstone; the style of the lettering indicates an 18th or 19th century date. It was probably broken up for paving after a graveyard was cleared. No indication of a firm date or its origin. The fragments are being left in situ beneath the new patio.


<1> Mordue, L., 2016, Grave slab at Gold Street, Desborough, (Checked) (Note). SNN110197.

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  • <1> Note: Mordue, L.. 2016. Grave slab at Gold Street, Desborough. (Checked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 8009 8340 (point)
Civil Parish DESBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District)

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 18 2018 12:08PM

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