SNN105717 - Saxon, medieval and post-medieval settlement at Sol Central, Marefair, Northampton

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Type Full Report
Title Saxon, medieval and post-medieval settlement at Sol Central, Marefair, Northampton
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2005
SMR Input Date (use for label searches) 09/11/2006

Abstract/Summary

Between 1998 and 2002 a series of archaeological investigations were conducted on the site of Sol Central, Marefair, Northampton. The investigations included an evaluation (undertaken by Northamptonshire Archaeology), targeted excavation and watching briefs (carried out by the Museum of London Archaeology Service).

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Description

Specialist appendices printed and available in library

Location

NCC Archives Service, Heritage Team SMR Library

Referenced Monuments (21)

  • Cemetery of St Martin's Chapel (Monument)
  • Late Saxon Building (Monument)
  • Late Saxon buildings and industrial feature (Monument)
  • Late Saxon sunken-featured building (Monument)
  • Late Saxon/early medieval building (Monument)
  • Late Saxon/Medieval building, wall and pits (Monument)
  • Late Saxon/medieval pits (Monument)
  • Medieval pit, possibly connected with malting (Monument)
  • Medieval pits and hearth (Monument)
  • Medieval Pits overlain by Wall (Monument)
  • Medieval property boundary (Monument)
  • Medieval structure and pits to the east of Pike Lane (Monument)
  • Open land between Quart Pot Lane and Pike Lane (Monument)
  • Pike Lane (Monument)
  • Possible late Saxon/medieval boundary wall (Monument)
  • Possible rectory of St Mary's by the Castle (Monument)
  • Post-medieval malting kiln and building, west of Quart Pot Lane (Monument)
  • Probable medieval tenement, Horsemarket (Monument)
  • Probable medieval tenement, Horsemarket (Monument)
  • Site of St Martin's Chapel (Monument)
  • St. Mary's Churchyard (Monument)

Referenced Events (3)

  • Proposed Car Park, Sol Central, 2002 (Observation) (Ref: 7460093)
  • Sol Central, Marefair, Northampton, 2000 (Excavation) (Ref: Site code: NT-DOD00)
  • Sol Central, Marefair, Northampton, 2000 (Watching brief) (Ref: Site code: NT-DOD00)

Record last edited

Jun 27 2025 11:22AM

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