Monument record 1160/111/1 - Medieval/Post Medieval Extractive Pits

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{1} Pits cut through ironstone natural; revealed beneath cellar floors where these had been lifted in the north-east corner of the construction trench.

{2} Large pits could be seen to cut the ironstone natural; resembled quarry pits discovered to south of Derngate (Site Number 7560005).

{3} Large pits cutting the ironstone natural below resembled the quarry pits discovered at Derngate.


<1> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, M449 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN108.

<2> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, M449 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN108.

<3> Dix B.(ed), 1985, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1983-4, p.155 Northampton (Report). SNN100404.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. M449 (checked).
  • <2> Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. M449 (checked).
  • <3> Report: Dix B.(ed). 1985. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1983-4. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 20. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.155 Northampton.

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Location

Grid reference SP 7587 6062 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON
Unitary Authority West Northamptonshire

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M449

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