Monument record 1160/128/1 - Medieval and post-medieval finds from the Post Office site, Derngate

A variety of finds were recorded during the construction of an extension to the post office in 1956. A medieval well and possible 17th century cellar were also found.

{1} C12-14th pottery found on site of General Post Office at Derngate (NM D94/1956-7).

{2}Large cut sandstone object in shape of cog-wheel, possibly part of a column, was found at depth of about 7 feet; donated by MOW. Also found was a C14th baluster jug with green-yellow glaze & manganese criss-crossing, possibly from a medieval well; also other miscellaneous C13-14th pot sherds; donated by Postmaster General;

{3} Medieval well with C14th pitcher; photograph; also bones recovered; complete example of lead-glazed baluster pitcher of C14th with other medieval pottery fragments;

{4} Some 12th-14th century pottery was found during construction work in 1965. [This date appears to be incorrect since it gives reference NDC M57].

<1> KENNETT D.H., 1968, Early Medieval Pottery in The Nene Valley, 6 (Article). SNN421.

<2> 1956, The Chronicle and Echo, (unchecked) (Article). SNN56780.

<2> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, M57 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN108.

<3> 1956, The Chronicle and Echo, (unchecked) (Article). SNN617.

<4> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 386 (Series). SNN77383.

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