Monument record 3980/0/36 - Possible Smithy, Modern

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Summary

Site of blacksmith depicted on Ordnance Survey map of 1900.

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Symbol on "Smy". Possibly smithy? or Blacksmith's workshop.

{2} Archaeological observation of test pits did not find any evidence of the former blacksmith, although only a small number were excavated.


<1> , 1900, Ordnance Survey 25 Inch Map Series, (checked) (Map). SNN39732.

<2> Wolframm-Murray, Y, 2019, Archaeological observation, investigation, recording, analysis and publication of works at 9-11 High Street, Rothwell, Northamptonshire, December 2019 (Report). SNN112271.

<3> Crank, N. (Editor), 2020, South Midlands Archaeology (50), p. 88 (Journal). SNN112426.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: . 1900. Ordnance Survey 25 Inch Map Series. 24.8. Ordnance Survey. (checked).
  • <2> Report: Wolframm-Murray, Y. 2019. Archaeological observation, investigation, recording, analysis and publication of works at 9-11 High Street, Rothwell, Northamptonshire, December 2019. Museum of London Arch. (MOLA) Fieldwork Reports. 19/132. MOLA Northampton.
  • <3> Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2020. South Midlands Archaeology (50). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 50. C.B.A.. p. 88.

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference SP 8147 8111 (point) Central
Civil Parish ROTHWELL, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District)

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Apr 15 2021 4:22PM

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