Monument record 1160/395/15 - Medieval structure and pits to the east of Pike Lane

A small structure, possibly an outbuilding, and associated pits with evidence of metalworking

{1}A single pit with medieval pottery from its fill. This was cut through a thin layer of red loam into natural ironstone.

{3} A structure consisting of six postholes and associated cluster of pits was erected. There were metalworking assemblages present in the pits. In a pit close to Pike Lane there was evidence of intense in situ burning and 1.4kg of ceramic mould fragments from the backfill. The most notable sherds of pottery include a lamp, a Cotswold Oolitic jar, a Potterspury ware jar with a deep bifid rim. Among the shelly wares is a fragment of a possible louver, which although used as a building material, was made to order.

<1> Soden I., 1998, Archaeological Evaluation at Barclaycard, Marefair, Northampton - Stage 2: Trial Excavation, (unchecked) (Report). SNN39581.

<2> Chapman A, 1998-9, Northampton, Marefair, (unchecked) (Note). SNN104058.

<3> Museum of London Archaeology Service, 2005, Saxon, medieval and post-medieval settlement at Sol Central, Marefair, Northampton, p. 19, (Full Report). SNN105717.

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Sep 14 2017 6:22PM