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> 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> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1938. OS 6 INCH MAP. 6 Inch to 1 Mile. Ordnance Survey. (unchecked).
  • <3> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP74SE26 (checked).

Finds (1)

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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

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