Monument record 1160/89/2 - 18th century finds from well, Angel Hotel
Please read our guidance about the use of Northamptonshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
An ironstone well was revealed beneath the south wall of the Angel Hotel. A collection 18th century finds consisting of pottery, glass, and clay pipes was recovered
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} A collection of 18th century finds was recovered by M. Shaw and A. Williams of NAU from an ironstone-lined well, which was exposed during underpinning beneath the south wall of the Angel Hotel. An interesting collection of eighteenth-century pottery, glass, and clay tobacco-pipes was recovered from the fill of the well by both the workmen and the Archaeology Unit. Among the pipes are 21 bowls dating from the period c 1730-1800, and one is marked with the name of a London maker. Of the 26 pottery vessels, 19 are drinking mugs; similarly, out of the 47 fragments of glass, 37 derive from wine-bottles and 6 from decorated wine-glasses. The collection reflects the long history of the use of the site as a hotel or public house (the Angel Inn is shown on this site on a map of 1747). A silver threepenny piece of James II discovered by one of the workmen was made available for identification but was subsequently returned to the finder.
{3} An ironstone well was revealed beneath the south wall of the Angel Hotel. A collection 18th century finds consisting of pottery, glass, and clay pipes. Also silver threepenny piece of James II was discovered and retained by one of the workmen.
{2} Post-medieval rubbish dump was recorded beneath the Angel Hotel.
<1> Shaw M; Williams A., 1989, Northampton Report, p.31-2 (checked) (Interim Note). SNN3447.
<2> Dix B., 1992, Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology, P122 (Article). SNN104441.
<3> Kenyon, J. R. (Ed.), 1989, Post-Medieval Archaeology (23), p.46 (checked) (Journal). SNN3411.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN3447 Interim Note: Shaw M; Williams A.. 1989. Northampton Report. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 19. C.B.A.. p.31-2 (checked).
- <2> SNN104441 Article: Dix B.. 1992. Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 24. Northants Archaeology Soc. P122.
- <3> SNN3411 Journal: Kenyon, J. R. (Ed.). 1989. Post-Medieval Archaeology (23). Post-Medieval Archaeology. 23. Society for Post-Med Arch. p.46 (checked).
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
Grid reference | SP 7543 6032 (point) Transfer |
---|---|
Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 21 2017 12:49PM