SNN109404 - Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording and Analysis on Land at the Former Sunlight Laundry site, Buckwell End, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

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Type Report
Title Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording and Analysis on Land at the Former Sunlight Laundry site, Buckwell End, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2014
SMR Input Date (use for label searches) 20/03/2014

Abstract/Summary

Northamptonshire Archaeology was commissioned to conduct an archaeological observation, investigation, recording and analysis on land at the former Sunlight Laundry site, Buckwell End, Wellingborough, prior to proposed residential development on the site. Much of the site has been severely truncated by modern industrial activity associated with the laundry. However, in some areas archaeological remains had survived. Large boundary ditches and a possible well on the northern side of the site date to the 11th-12th centuries. Medieval ditches possibly related to domestic tenement plots fronting onto Buckwell End/ Short Lane. Pottery analysis suggests the main focus of activity occurred in the early medieval period with a hiatus around the 13th century and later activity into the late medieval and post medieval periods.

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NCC Archives Service, Heritage Team SMR Library

Referenced Monuments (9)

Referenced Events (1)

  • Former Sunlight Laundry site, 2013 (Observation) (Ref: Report No 14/10)

Record last edited

Aug 29 2014 11:42AM

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