Monument record 1243/1/1 - Possible cemetery, undated
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Summary
A number of skeletons of unknown date were found in 1893-4 in an area known as Cosgrove Glebe. At least 2 were from a gravel pit.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Finds; undated inhumations. Several skeletons were found in gravel pit.
{2} "Skeletons found about 1893-4 as indicated here(!)by the Rev H N C Hewson, Rector of Cosgrove." (referring to 10 sites shown in area centred SP 781427 labelled "Cosgrove Glebe". Two at SP 78004262 and SP 78054268, labelled "in gravel pit").
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.35/Site 6 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1938, OS 6 INCH MAP, (unchecked) (Map). SNN27465.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP74SE26 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.35/Site 6 (checked).
- <2> SNN27465 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1938. OS 6 INCH MAP. 6 Inch to 1 Mile. Ordnance Survey. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP74SE26 (checked).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 478e 2426 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COSGROVE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343140
Record last edited
Feb 16 2024 2:45PM
