Find Spot record 1160/0/580 - Unstratfied Medieval Finds, Marefair

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Summary

Late Saxon and 12th to 15th century pottery was found in Marefair between 1897 and 1899

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{1} Northampton Museum also contains an extensive collection of St Neots ware cressets. These have been found as follows: Marefair. Five accessions noted

{2} Late Saxon and 12th to 15th century pottery was found on Marefair in 1897, 1898 and 1899. SP75036041.

{3} Find of 1899. A medieval St Neots Ware cresset.


<1> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, M264+M375-9+M414 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN108.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.390 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.

<3> 1968, Journal of The Northampton Museum and Art Gallery (3), p.6 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN18907.

<4> KENNETT D.H., 1968, Early Medieval Pottery in The Nene Valley, 6 (Article). SNN421.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. M264+M375-9+M414 (checked).
  • <2> 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.390 (checked).
  • <3> Journal: 1968. Journal of The Northampton Museum and Art Gallery (3). Journal of The Northampton Museums & Art Gallery. 3. p.6 (unchecked).
  • <4> Article: KENNETT D.H.. 1968. Early Medieval Pottery in The Nene Valley. Journal of The Northampton Museums & Art Gallery. 3. 6.

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Location

Grid reference SP 7503 6041 (point) Central
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M264,376,414;

Record last edited

Apr 1 2025 12:04PM

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