Find Spot record 1160/264/0 - Unstratified medieval steelyard weight, Gas Street
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Summary
A 13th century steelyard weight bearing the arms of Richard, Earl of Cornwall, younger brother of Henry III.
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Full Description
{1}Find at the Gas works site of a C13th Steelyard weight decorated with Heraldic devices; found pre 1936;grid ref approx;
{2} 13th century lead filled latten bearing the Arms of Richard, Earl of Cornwall & Poiton, younger brother of Henry III. Found on the site of Northampton Gas Works. Two inches in diameter.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.387 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
<2> Shaw M.; Williams J., 1971-1981, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards, M61 (Index). SNN133.
<3> Northampton Independent, 05/10/1956; photograph (Newspaper). SNN116289.
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.387 (checked).
- <2> SNN133 Index: Shaw M.; Williams J.. 1971-1981. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards. NDC. M61.
- <3> SNN116289 Newspaper: Northampton Independent. NORTHAMPTON INDEPENDENT. 05/10/1956; photograph.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7499 6021 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 8 2026 3:24PM
