Monument record 1160/198/4 - Medieval cellars, corner of College Street and Gold Street

Medieval groined cellars found on the south-west corner of College Street and Gold Street and drawn by Sir Henry Dryden in 1887. Originally thought to be part of All Saints College although this is now in doubt.

{1} 1981 update by J.W. suggests cellars could not be site of college as suggested by Wetton & Whellan

{2} At south-west end of College Street groined arches are still remaining in some cellars; it has been supposed that this was the site of All Saints College

{3} At south-west end of College Street groined arches were found in some cellars; it has been supposed that this was site of All Saints College

{5} 3-bayed medieval cellar recorded in angle of College Street & Gold Street to west of College Street

<1> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, M56 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN108.

<2> Wetton, 1849, Guidebook to Northampton and its Vicinity, p.37 (unchecked) (Book). SNN1032.

<3> Whellan, 1874, History, Topography & Directory of Northamptonshire, p.125; Handwritten notes in NDC SMR File M56 (unchecked) (Book). SNN1002.

<4> Dryden H., 1887, Survey, (unchecked) (Drawing). SNN56726.

<5> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.388 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.

Record last edited

Oct 6 2021 12:18PM