Monument record 270/1 - Saxon/Early Medieval Cemetery, Middlethorpe

Saxon or medieval inhumations exposed in 1948 during housing development. Early-middle Saxon pottery has been found in close vicinity.

{1} Finds of 1948 from SP59774676. The date of the cemetery is possibly Saxon or early medieval. Exposed during preparation for housing. Info H.R.C. Frost, his source unknown.

{3} Fieldwalking recovered sherds of middle Saxon pottery.

{5} "(SP 5977 4676) An early cemetery (possibly Saxon or early Medieval) was exposed by bulldozers during the preparation of the site for housing in 1948. Nothing other than bones was discovered. The site was visited by a representative of Birmingham University."

{6} Local enquiries negative regarding these inhumations. H Frost (authy {5}) contacted; he cannot recall the source of his information but is checking personal diaries and will write direct to Ao. Extra Mural Dept, Birmingham U have no knowledge of the burials. The indicated site is now occupied by a small council estate named Middlethorpe.

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP54NE3 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.167/Site 12 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

<3> Rowley, R.T. & Fowler, W.J. (Ed.), 1975, Surveys (The Northamptonshire Parish Survey), 5/28 (checked) (Article). SNN71205.

<4> Hall, D., 1973, Weston and Weedon Parish Survey Plan, (checked) (Plan). SNN108997.

<5> Annotated Record Map, Corr 6" 1950 (HCR Frost) (Map). SNN112961.

<6> Colquhoun, FD, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 FDC 14-APR-70 (Notes). SNN111540.

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Feb 10 2025 7:54PM