Monument record 1160/3/31 - Medieval & Post Medieval Town Ditch
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Summary
Archaeological observation of the excavation of service trenches in 1975 identified the medieval defensive ditch.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} The present road was constructed during the C19th over the in-filled medieval defensive ditch; the south lip of the ditch was identified only 5.3m within Beckett's Park at a depth of 1.4m. Clay layers were visible in section dipping northwards. The uppermost fill produced a c.C18th clay pipe stem. A few medieval sherds came from lower layers.
<1> Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L., 1977, Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975, p.199 (checked) (Article). SNN2942.
<2> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, M214 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN108.
<3> Welsh T.C., 2000-01, Documentary Sources for The Course of The Medieval Town Wall, Northampton, (unchecked) (Article). SNN103958.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN2942 Article: Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L.. 1977. Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.199 (checked).
- <2> SNN108 Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. M214 (checked).
- <3> SNN103958 Article: Welsh T.C.. 2000-01. Documentary Sources for The Course of The Medieval Town Wall, Northampton. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 29. (unchecked).
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7584 6018 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M214;
Record last edited
May 25 2022 3:39PM
