Monument record 5203/0/1 - Possible undated burials, south-west of Beckett's Park
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Summary
A large number of burials are said to have been found where a viaduct of the former Midland Railway line crossed the meadows and River Nene.
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Full Description
{1} The Victorian diarist Joseph Gutteridge stated that 'At the lower end of these meadows the railway to Bedford crosses by a series of arches, and from the excavations here have been exhumed an immense quantity of human remains, together with those of horses and cattle and rude weapons of war, showing that a terrible conflict had taken place in the far distant past. It is quite a common saying that these arches were built on a foundation of dead men’s bones.'
<1> Chancellor, V. (ed), 1969, Master and Artisan in Victorian England: The Diary of William Andrews and the Autobiography of Joseph Gutteridge (Book). SNN111877.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN111877 Book: Chancellor, V. (ed). 1969. Master and Artisan in Victorian England: The Diary of William Andrews and the Autobiography of Joseph Gutteridge. [Mapped feature: #82591 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7580 5990 (point) Location surmised from geographical information in text |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2025 3:58PM
