SNN106003 - Northampton and Portland: A Fundamental Question About Northampton in Saxon Times

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Type	Discussion
Title	Northampton and Portland: A Fundamental Question About Northampton in Saxon Times
Author/Originator	Welsh T.
Date/Year	2007

Abstract/Summary

Note regarding the interpretation of Northampton's Saxon archaeology with specific reference to the Domesday Book's entry for Portland, which has historically been associated with Stamford. Provides evidence that it should instead be associated with Northampton, with implications for the extent and topography of the Saxon town.

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Referenced Monuments (3)

1160/13/1 All Saints Church (original medieval building) (Monument)
1160 Northampton (Monument)
1160/2 Northampton's Saxon Defences (Monument)

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Aug 19 2025 4:01PM

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