Monument record 1160/262/3 - Possible medieval/post-medieval pit, Horseshoe Street

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Summary

Archaeological watching brief undertaken during water main improvements. A pit was identified; possibly late medieval/post-medieval.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1}Pits & walls were located at some points; no other details;,

{2}Post medieval pit; contained pottery of medieval & post medieval date;,

{3}Pits & walls were noted & medieval pottery recovered from service trenches in Horseshoe Street; no details of this trench in particular;


<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1976, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1975, p.198 (checked) (Journal). SNN169.

<2> Shaw M.; Williams J., 1971-1981, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards, M163 (checked) (Index). SNN133.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.389 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.

<4> Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit, 1975, Water main trench, Horseshoe Street, 1975 (Archive). SNN116720.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1976. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 11. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.198 (checked).
  • <2> Index: Shaw M.; Williams J.. 1971-1981. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards. NDC. M163 (checked).
  • <3> 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.389 (checked).
  • <4> Archive: Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit. 1975. Water main trench, Horseshoe Street, 1975.

Finds (1)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Location

Grid reference SP 7515 6029 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M163

Record last edited

Feb 6 2025 4:11PM

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