Monument record 1160/3/18 - Possible Town Ditch at Victoria Promenade
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Summary
Archaeological observation of a GPO trench in 1975 possibly identified the medieval town ditch.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{2} A deep hole dug by GPO on the north side of Victoria Promenade showed a C19th rubbish layer present to depth of 2.13m; below this were clay layers which probably represented the fill of the medieval ditch.
<1> Welsh T.C., 2000-01, Documentary Sources for The Course of The Medieval Town Wall, Northampton, (unchecked) (Article). SNN103958.
<2> Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L., 1977, Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975, p.199 (checked) (Article). SNN2942.
<3> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, M141; M214 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN108.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN103958 Article: Welsh T.C.. 2000-01. Documentary Sources for The Course of The Medieval Town Wall, Northampton. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 29. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN2942 Article: Moore W.R.G.; Giggins B.L.. 1977. Fieldwork in Northampton, 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.199 (checked).
- <3> SNN108 Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. M141; M214 (checked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7587 6021 (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
May 25 2022 3:42PM
