Monument record 1160/232/13 - Probable 12th century quarrying and 13th/14th century rubbish pits, Derngate
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Summary
A watching brief during building development in the areas away from the street frontages, found extensive evidence for quarrying and rubbish pits
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} The area south of the Derngate frontage had been extensively quarried for ironstone. Pottery from the quarry backfill suggests a 12th century date ceasing by the 13th century. In the 13th and 14th centuries various rubbish were dug, implying domestic occupation nearby.
<1> Shaw M., 1984, Excavations on a Medieval Site at Derngate, Northampton, p.72 (checked) (Report). SNN627.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN627 Report: Shaw M.. 1984. Excavations on a Medieval Site at Derngate, Northampton. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 19. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.72 (checked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7566 6037 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 22 2018 11:38AM
