SNN103949 - Excavation of an Ossuary at Fotheringhay Church, Northamptonshire
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| Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Title | Excavation of an Ossuary at Fotheringhay Church, Northamptonshire |
| Author/Originator | Johnston G. |
| Date/Year | 2000-01 |
Abstract/Summary
Fotheringhay is a small village probably best known for its castle and its association with Mary Queen of Scots. The parish church of St Mary's and All saints at Fotheringhay, once the dynastic mausoleum of the House of York, now consists of a magnificent perpendicular nave. Installation of new bells in 1990 initiated the discovery and subsequent excavation of a forgotten ossuary beneath the floor of the north porch. Material recovered indicated that the room was contemporary with the 15th century building and included a large amount of the original stained window glass.
External Links (1)
- https://doi.org/10.5284/1083296 (Link to article on ADS)
Description
Location
NCC Archives Service, Heritage Team SMR Library
Referenced Monuments (13)
- 2853/1/1 Church of All Saints (Building)
- 812/2/2 Church of St. Mary (Building)
- 805/2/1 Church of St. Mary & All Saints (Building)
- 2169/1/1 Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (Building)
- 805 Fotheringhay (Monument)
- 805/3/1 Fotheringhay Market (Monument)
- 805/5 Fotheringhay Nunnery (Monument)
- 805/2/2 Ossuary beneath Church Porch
- 805/21/1 Schoolmaster's House & Schoolroom (Building)
- 805/2/3 St Mary's & All Saints Churchyard (Monument)
- 2646/1/1 St Mary's Church (Building)
- 3084/4/1 St. John the Baptist (Building)
- 805/6 The College of the Blessed Virgin & All Saints (Monument)
Referenced Events (2)
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Dec 19 2023 3:13PM
