Monument record 1627/0/7 - Post-medieval pits and ditches, Red Lion
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Summary
Trial trench excavation at the Red Lion pub identified a number of pits and ditches containing drinking vessels dating to the 16th and 17th centuries.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Trial trench excavation at the Red Lion Pub identified a number of pits and ditches dating to the 16th and 17th centuries. The pits may have been rubbish pits associated with an inn since a number of drinking vessels of that period were found in the fills. In 1720, Fosters Booth was described by
John Bridges as “a fair street of inns”.
<1> Knapp, B, 2020, Red Lion Pub, Fosters Booth, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation (Report). SNN113408.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN113408 Report: Knapp, B. 2020. Red Lion Pub, Fosters Booth, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation. Headland Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. RLFB20. Headland Archaeology.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6676 5390 (12m by 14m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PATTISHALL, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:16PM
