Monument record 1160/0/94 - Medieval road surface, Gas Street
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Summary
Observation of the excavation of Water Board trenches along Gas Street in 1975 identified at least three metalled road levels, clay and soil levels down to nearly 2m. The road levels are associated with the route of Horseshoe Lane, prior to the insertion of the Gas Street roundabout.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1}Features;Sept-Oct 1975;Horseshoe St/Gas St;Water Board trench;3 metalled road levels+clay+soil layers down to natural at 1.93m;lower levels compacted;finds of leather frags incl.shoes+oyster+mussel shells+few Med pot sherds;5
(2}Features;Sept-Oct 1975;Horseshoe St/Gas St;Water Board trench;metalled road surfaces to a depth of 2.6m;
<1> Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L., 1977, Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975, p. 200 (Article). SNN2942.
<2> 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.
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. 200.
- <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.389 (checked).
Finds (6)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7515 6025 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M218
Record last edited
Sep 3 2025 11:22AM
