Monument record 1160/1/35 - Foundation pit for castle wall
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{1}Cut into top of inner bailey bank was large enigmatic pit; 12ft square with straight sides & surviving depth of 8ft 6ins; small refuse pit cut into its bottom containing several fine & near complete pots & red glass vase & several coins of early C14th; seems most likely that pit dug to provide firm foundation for structure not far on inside of curtain wall & may have been part of later alteration to ramparts;
<1> Alexander J., 1961-1964, Northampton Castle excavations 1961-1964, (checked) (Unpublished Report). SNN3868.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN3868 Unpublished Report: Alexander J.. 1961-1964. Northampton Castle excavations 1961-1964. (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7493 6053 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 24 2022 12:38PM
