Monument record 1160/3/14 - Derngate

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{1} Labelled V "Darngate".

{3} Whellan mentions another gate besides the main gates "….southward of Eastgate is another but smaller gate or poster called Durngate which led to the river and from which circumstance it is supposed to have derived its name as Dur or Dour signifies water….".


<1> Speed J., 1610, Map of Northamptonshire, (checked) (Map). SNN559.

<2> Welsh T.C., 2000-01, Documentary Sources for The Course of The Medieval Town Wall, Northampton, (unchecked) (Article). SNN103958.

<3> Whellan, 1874, History, Topography & Directory of Northamptonshire, p.101; Handwritten notes in NDC SMR File M19; (checked) (Book). SNN1002.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Speed J.. 1610. Map of Northamptonshire. (checked).
  • <2> Article: Welsh T.C.. 2000-01. Documentary Sources for The Course of The Medieval Town Wall, Northampton. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 29. (unchecked).
  • <3> Book: Whellan. 1874. History, Topography & Directory of Northamptonshire. p.101; Handwritten notes in NDC SMR File M19; (checked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 75918 60285 (9m by 12m) Approximate
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

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Record last edited

Apr 18 2008 11:15AM

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