Monument record 1160/0/57 - Possible C14th-C16th Pit or Ditch, Derngate
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Summary
A large feature, up to 2.3m deep, excavated on Derngate. A ditch terminal or pit.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Tile fragments, animal bone and pottery of C14th-16th date were found in a possible large pit.
{2} Large excavated feature up to 2.30m deep; either a pit or possibly a terminal of medieval defensive ditch. The feature contained a number of medieval and later finds including several pottery sherds of C14th to C16th date, several tile fragments, animal bones, oyster shells and mussel shells.
{3} Possible pit or ditch; contained pottery, bone and shell.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.386 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
<2> Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L., 1977, GPO Trenches, p.200 (checked) (Note). SNN374.
<3> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, M223 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN108.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> 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.386 (checked).
- <2> SNN374 Note: Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L.. 1977. GPO Trenches. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants. Archaeol. Soc.. p.200 (checked).
- <3> SNN108 Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. M223 (checked).
Finds (5)
- SHERD (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1300 AD to 1599 AD) Quantity: Some
- TILE (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1300 AD? to 1599 AD?) Quantity: Some
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1300 AD? to 1599 AD?) Quantity: Some
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1300 AD? to 1599 AD?) Quantity: Some
- OYSTER SHELL (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1300 AD? to 1599 AD?) Quantity: Some
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7592 6028 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M223;
Record last edited
Apr 1 2025 12:15PM
