Monument record 1160/128/4 - Large post-medieval pit, Derngate
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Summary
Some 15th to 16th-century pottery was found in a large pit in 1975, including a near-complete Frechen stoneware jug.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1}Large pit c.4.25m diameter & up to 1.57m deep; contained C16th pot sherds including near complete Frechen stoneware jug; also animal bones & oyster shells & cockle shells & mussel shells;
{2}C15-16th pottery found in GPO trench;
<1> Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L., 1977, Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975, 200 (Article). SNN2942.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.385 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
<3> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, M410 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN108.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN2942 Article: Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L.. 1977. Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. 200.
- <2> SNN77383 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.385 (checked).
- <3> SNN108 Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. M410 (checked).
Finds (6)
- SHERD (Late Medieval to Post Medieval - 1500 AD to 1749 AD)
- VESSEL (Late Medieval to Post Medieval - 1500 AD to 1749 AD) Quantity: Some
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1749 AD?)
- OYSTER SHELL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1749 AD?)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1749 AD?) Quantity: Some
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1749 AD?)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7568 6041 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M410;
Record last edited
Oct 13 2022 12:12PM
