Monument record 1623/0/2 - Possible C12-13th House, Church Street

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Summary

Archaeological observation was undertaken in 1972 prior to development, although no excavation of features was possible. Cleaning revealed a number of post-holes and beam slots, as well as a group of medieval shelly wares dating to the 12th or 13th centuries

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

{1} Minor Excavation of 1972 by P.Everson at the north end of Fox's Farm and south of the vicarage garden. No features were fully excavated. Postholes, a timber slot and fine shelly pottery of the C12-13th were noted. Interpreted as a possible medieval house at SP74607125.


<1> Brown, AE (Ed), 1973, Northamptonshire Archaeology, p.19-20 (checked) (Journal). SNN14319.

<2> 1970, NOMCMJ, p.3-97 (unchecked) (Full Report). SNN47064.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.30/Site 35 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77381.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Journal: Brown, AE (Ed). 1973. Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 8. Northants. Arch. Society. p.19-20 (checked).
  • <2> Full Report: 1970. NOMCMJ. 8. p.3-97 (unchecked).
  • <3> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.30/Site 35 (unchecked).

Finds (1)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Location

Grid reference SP 4746 2713 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish BRIXWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 343819

Record last edited

Dec 7 2023 12:27PM

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