Monument record 1884/0/5 - Site of medieval inhumations and possible medieval building, Church Street

During the demolition of a cottage, 12th-century inhumations, possibly associated with the plague, and an earlier structure were identified. Further finds of bone were later recovered

{1} Burials (TL 025797) found in 1967 during the demolition of a cottage in the village. Numerous skeletons were discovered, allegedly of 12th-century date. Limestone foundations and part of a buttress suggested a 12th-century building.

{2} On demolition of a cottage many skeletons were unearthed. These proved to be part of a 12th century churchyard which had been cut off from the main burial ground. Strong limestone foundations and a buttress against the fill away of the ground northeastwards indicated a larger building beneath the cottage. In rubble adjacent to the site were pieces of worked stone of an earlier date than the church .
Grid reference may incorrect; given as TL 025797 in source {1};

{3} TL02247986. Finds made by G.Brown during construction of the new Rectory. Further finds of bone were made by the rector in his garden at ngr TL02247986.

{5} Further finds of bone have been made by the rector while preparing the graden.

<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.100/Site 26 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.

<2> Brown, A.E. (Ed.), 1969, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1967/68 (Medieval), p.29 (checked) (Article). SNN57956.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, TL07NW13 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<4> Brown, G, 1967-8, Titchmarsh Old Rectory (Correspondence). SNN112736.

<5> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments, F1 JB 03-NOV-69 (Note). SNN111452.

<6> 1967, PLANS; MISC., (unchecked) (Plan). SNN55150.

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