Monument record 3884/81/1 - Possible Medieval Pits
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Summary
Features observed in a pipeline trench during residential development in 1971. Medieval pottery was recovered from adjacent spoil heaps
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Three features, possibly pits, were seen in the sides of a pipeline trench opened during the constrution of houses in Knight Street. The bottom of the pipeline trench was partly refilled and no measurements of the lower levels could be made. A small quantity of medieval pottery sherds were recovered from the spoil heaps immediately by the features, including the bottom portion of a hand made clay cressett. Finds and measurements deposited in Northampton Museum.
<1> Brown, A.E. (Ed.), 1972, Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 1971 (Medieval), 7/52 (checked) (Article). SNN3540.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.169 Site 31 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN3540 Article: Brown, A.E. (Ed.). 1972. Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 1971 (Medieval). Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 7. Mercury Press. 7/52 (checked).
- <2> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.169 Site 31 (checked).
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8885 6833 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 12 2018 2:53PM
