Monument record 1160/0/112 - Filled-in Watercourse, Victoria Promenade
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Summary
Archaeological observation of contractor's trench in 1975 identified the silted-up remains of a watercourse shown on Law's 1847 map.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1}Trench did not penetrate C19th material except where it finally crossed road; here C19th material covered thick deposit of clay at depth of 1.2-2.9m; represents silted up water-course shown on Law's map of 1847.
<1> Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L., 1977, Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975, p.199 (checked) (Article). SNN2942.
<2> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, M146; M214 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN108.
<3> Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit, 1975, Victoria Promenade/Victoria Gardens Watching brief, 1975 (Note). SNN116729.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN2942 Article: Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L.. 1977. Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.199 (checked).
- <2> SNN108 Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. M146; M214 (checked).
- <3> SNN116729 Note: Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit. 1975. Victoria Promenade/Victoria Gardens Watching brief, 1975.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7558 6010 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M214;
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 11:24AM
