SNN103620 - Thrapston to Islip Flood Alleviation Scheme: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment

A desk-based assessment was carried out as part of a wider Environmental Impact Assessment by Halcrow Ltd on behalf of the Environmental Agency, prior to a proposed Flood Alleviation Scheme at Thrapston and Islip on the River Nene. Three known archaeological sites occur within the proposed development area. The Islip Hoard of Roman pewter was found during quarrying. The exact whereabouts of a former Chapel/Hermitage of St Thomas, which stood at the western end of Thrapston Bridge, is unknow, but it may be located within this area, together with associated fishponds. The bridge itself is a Grade II listed building dating from the 12th century but subject to later and extensive repairs. Two Grade II listed houses occur on the Islip riverbank in an area which may be provided with a flood wall. The surviving embankment of the former L&NWR crosses the site and may be added onto by the proposed eastern embankment.