Monument record 1160/7/4 - Medieval yard surfaces, possibly associated with St John's Hospital

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Summary

A trial trench dug to north of St John's hospital at the Plough Junction revealed three levels of metalling probably associated with 12th-13th century phases of the hospital

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Trial trench dug to north of St John's hospital at Plough Junction; 3 levels of metalling revealed probably associated with earlier phases of the hospital ie.C12/13th; overlay undated river flood deposit containing bone & charcoal; quoted grid reference: SP754602;

{2} Repeat of Reference 1; also mentions 2 sherds C12th pottery;


<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1973, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1972, p.21 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN77428.

<2> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, M117 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN108.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1973. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1972. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Archaeol Socs. 8. University of Leicester. p.21 (unchecked).
  • <2> Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. M117 (unchecked).

Finds (1)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Location

Grid reference SP 7541 6019 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M117

Record last edited

Nov 21 2017 11:58AM

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