Monument record 1160/202/4 - Terraced ground, possibly medieval
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Summary
Area of terraced ground that may have been a construction cut for a pond
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1}Site terraced to depth of 1m; medieval pottery subsequently deposited; away from terrace cut these were flat-lying & uniform in character; purpose & extent of this activity not established; is likely that terracing was cut beneath water table & may represent construction of pond;
<1> HARDY S., 1985, COMMERCIAL STREET, NORTHAMPTON, (unchecked) (Unpublished Report). SNN2946.
<2> Dix B.(ed), 1985, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1983-4, p.152-53 Northampton (Report). SNN100404.
<3> HARDY S., 1985, COMMERCIAL STREET, NORTHAMPTON, 66-67 (Interim Report). SNN4202.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN2946 Unpublished Report: HARDY S.. 1985. COMMERCIAL STREET, NORTHAMPTON. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN100404 Report: Dix B.(ed). 1985. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1983-4. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 20. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.152-53 Northampton.
- <3> SNN4202 Interim Report: HARDY S.. 1985. COMMERCIAL STREET, NORTHAMPTON. SOUTH MIDLANDS ARCHAEOLOG. 15. 66-67.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7529 6019 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M450
Record last edited
Jul 11 2017 12:10PM
