Monument record 4959/7/1 - Palaeochannel, St James Mill Road
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Summary
Archaeological evaluation on the corner of St James' Road and Ransome Road identified infilled water channels. Medieval pottery was recovered from the earlier silting fills.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{3} Archaeological evaluation on the corner of St James' Road and Ransome Road identified an infilled water channel, potentially one of the streams shown on Speed's map of 1610. The latest phase of the channel was 4m wide and 1.5m deep backfilled with a grey clay. This overlay a wider channel which was infilled with a thick layer of silt at least 11m wide and up to 0.7m deep. Pottery from this layer dated from the mid 12th to the 15th century.
<1> WEBSTER M., 1996, SMR REPORT FORM, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN49266.
<2> Chapman A., 1996-97, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1996-7, p.217 Northampton (checked) (Notes). SNN104580.
<3> Shaw, M., 1996, Archaeological evaluation of the former Travis Perkins site, St James' End, Northampton (Report). SNN74014.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN49266 Notes: WEBSTER M.. 1996. SMR REPORT FORM. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN104580 Notes: Chapman A.. 1996-97. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1996-7. Northamptonshire Archaoelogy. 27. Northants. Arch. Society. p.217 Northampton (checked).
- <3> SNN74014 Report: Shaw, M.. 1996. Archaeological evaluation of the former Travis Perkins site, St James' End, Northampton. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ARCHAEOL.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7450 6035 (15m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 14 2026 9:02AM
