Monument record 1160/3/30 - Possible defensive ditch
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{1} Trial trenching for west defences of Northampton located ditch running north-south & c.8m wide; it was excavated to depth of 1.3m; early medieval pottery was recovered from ditch; possible early town defence ditch or a precinct ditch for St Andrews priory or even a water channel connected with monastic fish ponds;
<0> Welsh T.C., 2000-01, Documentary Sources for The Course of The Medieval Town Wall, Northampton, (unchecked) (Article). SNN103958.
<1> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1980, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1979, p.172 (checked) (Article). SNN56490.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <0> SNN103958 Article: Welsh T.C.. 2000-01. Documentary Sources for The Course of The Medieval Town Wall, Northampton. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 29. (unchecked).
- <1> SNN56490 Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1980. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1979. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 15. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.172 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7490 6089 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 9 2009 2:16PM
