Monument record 1160/299/1 - Chalk Lane

Chalk Lane follows the eastern edge of the bailey ditch of the castle. It is depicted on early maps but not specifically named until Wood and Law's map of 1847.

{1}East side & at foot of castle if road existed at this time; leads to top of Black Lion Hill;

{2, 3, 4} Leading from Castle Hill to top of Black Lion Hill; situated on east side of castle remains;

{5} Photo of waste ground, noted as being Chalk Lane to St A's Road, St Peter's Vicarage, dated Autumn 1964;

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

<2> Noble; Butlin, 1746, Town Map, (checked) (Map). SNN430.

<3> Roper; Cole, 1807, Map of The Town of Northampton, (checked) (Map). SNN621.

<4> Wood; Law, 1847, Town Map of Northampton, (checked) (Map). SNN752.

<5> Miss June Swann, 1960s- 70s, Miss June Swann Photographic Archive (Photographs). SNN116665.

Record last edited

Mar 20 2026 9:06AM