Monument record 1160/342/4 - Medieval road surfaces, Bridge Street
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Summary
A series of four road levels were observed during the excavation of a trench in 1975. Finds included a few medieval sherds, leather fragments and iron slag.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} A series of four metalled road levels of packed sandstone fragments to a depth of 1.45m; finds include some medieval sherds, leather fragments and iron slag; from GPO trench observations
{2} Features; 1975; Bridge St; observation of GPO trench; 4 metalled road surfaces and medieval pot sherds
<1> Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L., 1977, Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975, p.201 (checked) (Article). SNN2942.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.384 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN2942 Article: Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L.. 1977. Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.201 (checked).
- <2> SNN77383 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.384 (checked).
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7539 6041 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M228
Record last edited
Jul 12 2018 11:28AM
