Monument record 1625/1/1 - Late Saxon Church, Boughton Green
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Summary
A church built in the late Saxon period at Boughton Green and extended in c 1200. Demolished in the 14th century and a new church built (pref ref 1625/1/2).
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Excavations during 1973 showed that the earliest church at Boughton Green was dated from the late Saxon period; stone walls and Saxon pottery were found along with two burials dating to the Saxon period. Excavation also showed that in about 1200 an extension was built to the east end of the church, and a narrow north aisle added. The whole structure was demolished in the C14th when a new church was built.
<1> Hall, D.N. & Burch, C.E.C., 1991, Excavations at Boughton Green Church 1973, (checked) (Notes). SNN1769.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN1769 Notes: Hall, D.N. & Burch, C.E.C.. 1991. Excavations at Boughton Green Church 1973. (checked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7649 6565 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 28 2017 10:18AM
