Monument record 1160/9/7 - The Great Drain, Whitefriars

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Building works during the 19th century identified a large drain, possibly associated with Whitefriars Monastery.

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{1} "….when excavations for building purposes were being made over fifty years ago between Newland and the site of Victoria St 'a subterranean passage' was discovered. This was doubtless The Great Drain of the Monastery….".


<1> SERJEANTSON R.M., The White Friars of Northampton, p.18 (unchecked) (Article). SNN994.

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  • <1> Article: SERJEANTSON R.M.. The White Friars of Northampton. AASR. p.18 (unchecked).

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Grid reference SP 755 608 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

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Jul 27 2020 3:11PM

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