Monument record 1160/201/24 - Possible medieval metalworkers workshop
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Summary
Observation of Water Board trenches in 1975 uncovered a deposit containing many small molten bronze fragments
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1}Features;Sept 1975;Horseshoe St/Gas St;Water Board trench;layer of brown soil with charcoal at depth of 1.7m to c.2m;with frags of daub-like material+small molten bronze frags+piece of lead+2 late med pot sherds;prob metalworker's workshop;
<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.389 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <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.389 (checked).
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7516 6023 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M217
Record last edited
Sep 14 2017 2:47PM
