Find Spot record 1160/0/592 - Probable medieval stone head, Derngate

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Summary

A piece of architectural stonework was found in 1900 on the site of the later bus station on Derngate. The stonework was of a stylised bearded male. It has been suggested that it was originally from the old gate called 'Castilian'.

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{1} Photograph of a piece of architectural stonework featuring a stylised male head with distinctive beard. A note on the back of the photograph reads: Found on site of present in bus station in Derngate c1900. Although origin not known, Mr Brown suggests it may have come from the old gate called 'Castilian'.


<1> Unknown, Unknown, Photograph of a piece of architectural stonework (Archive). SNN116980.

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  • <1> Archive: Unknown. Unknown. Photograph of a piece of architectural stonework. Northamptonshire ARC.

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Location

Grid reference SP 7569 6038 (point)
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON
Unitary Authority West Northamptonshire

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  • None recorded

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 11 2026 1:13PM

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