Monument record 1681/2/3 - St. Andrew's Churchyard
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Use of cast iron gravestones commenced during the early 17th century. Generally much cheaper than stone but more susceptible to the vagaries of fashion. Brigstock church is known to contain iron gravestones.
{2} Trench cut through grass on the north side of the tower for a lightning conductor earth. The trench was too shallow to cut through anything other than turf and topsoil. No archaeological features or finds recovered.
{3} Present boundary shown but may have changed over time.
<1> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 1990, Cast Iron Grave Stones, (checked) (Unpublished Report). SNN1590.
<2> Cadman, G.E., 1990, SMR Report Form, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN50224.
<3> 1978, Graveyard Survey - St Andrew's, Brigstock, (unchecked) (Report). SNN100854.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN1590 Unpublished Report: Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 1990. Cast Iron Grave Stones. (checked).
- <2> SNN50224 SMR Report Form: Cadman, G.E.. 1990. SMR Report Form. 27th January 1990. (checked).
- <3> SNN100854 Report: 1978. Graveyard Survey - St Andrew's, Brigstock. NCC. (unchecked).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9461 8520 (75m by 62m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIGSTOCK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 23 2011 9:54AM
