Monument record 1160/6/14 - Medieval Drain

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Summary

Archaeological watching brief undertaken during redevelopment of the area in 1980 revealed a length of medieval drain, probably the monastic sewer.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{2}A 20m length of monastic drain was recorded at SP74966110.

{4} Drawing the route of the drain.


<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.338 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.

<2> SHAW M., 1981, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (11), 32 (unchecked) (Interim Note). SNN4269.

<3> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1981, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980, p.204 (checked) St Andrew's Priory (Article). SNN100418.

<4> Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit, 1970, St Andrew's Priory trial trenching, 1970 (M2) (Notes). SNN116731.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> 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.338 (checked).
  • <2> Interim Note: SHAW M.. 1981. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (11). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 11. C.B.A.. 32 (unchecked).
  • <3> Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1981. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 16. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.204 (checked) St Andrew's Priory.
  • <4> Notes: Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit. 1970. St Andrew's Priory trial trenching, 1970 (M2).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7495 6110 (4m by 24m)
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M2

Record last edited

Feb 11 2025 2:33PM

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