Monument record 1160/390/ 1 - Post medieval tanning, Green Street

Archaeological excavation found circular clay-lined pits cut into the top of the bank of the former town defences. They denote the presence of a tannery here during the 16th century.

{1} Circular clay-lined pits cut into the top of the bank indicate the presence of a tannery here during the first half of the 16th century.

{2} Two circular clay-lined pits were found. A single sherd of cistercian Ware suggests a later 15th or 16th century date. Further pits to the immediate north were seen during the watching brief.

The presence of the pits in this location extend the evidence from the nearby trenches excavated in 1987, where there were six circular tanning pits of 15th century date. This area would have been broadly contemporary with the tanning complex located c100m to the north at The Green, adjacent to the The Green.

<1> CHAPMAN A., 1998, Excavation of The Town Defences at Green Street, Northampton 1995-6, (checked) (Report). SNN39652.

<2> Chapman A., 1998, Excavation of The Town Defences at Green Street, Northampton 1995-6, (unchecked) (Article). SNN39672.

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Jul 14 2025 3:47PM