Monument record 1160/146/0 - Medieval surfaces, Market Square

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Summary

A series of surfaces were observed in a contractors trench at the south end of the market square in 1976 down to a depth of c2.5m below ground level.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1, 2} Archaeological watching brief undertaken in 1976. Contractors's trench located at the south end of Market Square, trench 10m x 1.5m x 4m, overlying natural ironstone. Build-up of deposits including probable surfaces and silts observed to a max depth of 2.5m (further details of location and details in site notebook);

{3} A 4m deep trench was excavated to re-route the sewer mains. Predominantly modern disturbance but at the northern end of the trench there was a build-up of 2m of surfaces and silts overlying the ironstone bedrock (encountered at c2m).


<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1977, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976, p.226 (checked) (Report). SNN723.

<2> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, M179 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN108.

<3> Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit, 1976, Market Square watching brief, 1976 (M179), Copied from site notebook for M173 (Note). SNN116726.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1977. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.226 (checked).
  • <2> Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. M179 (checked).
  • <3> Note: Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit. 1976. Market Square watching brief, 1976 (M179). Copied from site notebook for M173.

Finds (6)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference SP 7550 6050 (point) Central
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M179
  • Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M179+M233
  • Northampton Development Corporation SMR: PM30

Record last edited

Feb 10 2025 10:54AM

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