Monument record 1160/130/4 - Medieval/ post medieval building

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Summary

Archaeological watching brief of GPO trenches along Derngate in 1975 identified a foundation of a possible medieval or post-medieval building, along with floor surfaces.

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Full Description

{1}Finds; 1975;Derngate;C12th-C15th pot sherds and RB rim sherd; SP 7580 6034
{2}Wall and foundations of building(S?) along 14m of GPO trench at 0.50 - 1.60m depth. One foundation of fine ashlar and floors of clay and earth were seen. Date probably medieval or early post-medieval. Several tile fragments, a few medieval sherds and one late Roman sherd found.


<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.325+386 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.

<2> Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L., 1977, Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975, 200 (Article). SNN2942.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> 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.325+386 (checked).
  • <2> Article: Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L.. 1977. Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. 200.

Finds (4)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Location

Grid reference SP 7580 6034 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 10 2025 11:31AM

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