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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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> SNN723 Report: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1977. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.226 (checked).
- <2> SNN108 Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. M179 (checked).
- <3> SNN116726 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 |
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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