Monument record 1160/377/1 - Medieval/post-medieval road layers, Bridge Street

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Summary

Archaeological watching brief in 1978 identified a series of probable road levels with layers of build-up. Beneath the road layers was alluvium and possible palaeochannel fills. These fills may be associated with former river channels depicted on historic maps.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Possible road metalling over alluvium at junction of St Peter's Way with Bridge St; 6m deep;

{2} Possible metalling & road up to depth of c.6m;


<1> Shaw M.; Williams J., 1971-1981, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards, M284 (checked) (Index). SNN133.

<2> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, M284 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN108.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Index: Shaw M.; Williams J.. 1971-1981. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards. NDC. M284 (checked).
  • <2> Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. M284 (checked).

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Location

Grid reference SP 7538 6007 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON
Unitary Authority West Northamptonshire

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M284;

Record last edited

Mar 11 2026 4:00PM

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