Monument record 1160/336/2 - Medieval Metalled Layers, Sheep Street
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Summary
A sequence of road surfaces was observed in a cable trench along Sheep Street. The road levels extended up to 1.5m below the present road surface. Medieval pottery, animal bone and leather was recovered from an organic layer above one of the road levels
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Full Description
{1} Features, 1973, Sheep Street, contractor's trench. Metalled road levels up to 1.5m below the existing street surface were revealed. C12th-C16th pot sherds were found at a depth of just over 1m. SP75356078.
{2} Metalled road surface up to 1.5m below the existing street surface were noted in a contractor's trenches at SP75356078 in 1973. C12th-C16th pot sherds were recovered at a depth of just over 1m.
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1974, Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973, p.107 (checked) (Article). SNN9109.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.395 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN9109 Article: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1974. Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 9. Northants. Arch. Society. p.107 (checked).
- <2> SNN77383 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.395 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 4754 2608 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M181
Record last edited
Aug 23 2023 4:22PM
