Monument record 1160/174/1 - Site of 12th century activity, Spring Lane

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Summary

Evidence of 12th century occupation on Scarletwell Street was recorded during archaeological observation during redevelopment of the site. The work identified pits and a well. A wall appears to have been a property boundary.

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

{1} The work at Spring Lane identified 12th century activity in the vicinity of modern Scarletwell Street in the form of two pits and a well in addition to a short stretch of ironstone wall. The association between the wall and well suggests that the well was located on a plot boundary and may have been accessed from both plots. It is unclear whether it was initially constructed as a communal resource or whether the plot boundary was a subsequent addition. The finds assemblage recovered from these features appears domestic in nature and the pits and well are likely to relate to domestic occupation of the expanded medieval town during the 12th century AD.

Evidence from the well backfill deposits suggests that it may have remained present and possibly in use until the 19th century when it was backfilled.


<1> Reid, A., 2015, Archaeological observation, investigation, analysis and recording at Spring Lane Primary School, Spring Lane, Northampton, May 2014 – May 2015, p. 16 (Report). SNN110545.

<2> Horne, B (editor), 2016, South Midlands Archaeology (46), p. 43 (Journal). SNN111326.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Reid, A.. 2015. Archaeological observation, investigation, analysis and recording at Spring Lane Primary School, Spring Lane, Northampton, May 2014 – May 2015. Museum of London Arch. (MOLA) Fieldwork Reports. 15/112. MOLA Northampton. p. 16.
  • <2> Journal: Horne, B (editor). 2016. South Midlands Archaeology (46). CBA GROUP 9 NEWSLETTER. 46. CBA. p. 43.

Finds (1)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7495 6079 (22m by 31m) Central
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 15 2025 12:51PM

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