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 |
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Title | Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording and Analysis on Land at the Former Sunlight Laundry site, Buckwell End, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire |
Author/Originator | Chinnock, C. |
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)
- 3884/24/1 Medieval boundary ditches (Monument)
- 3884/24/4 Medieval ditch (Monument)
- 3884/24/2 Possible medieval well (Monument)
- 3884/0/223 Possible undated ditch (Monument)
- 3884/0/225 Post medieval cellars (Monument)
- 3884/0/222 Post medieval pits (Monument)
- 3884/0/114 Post medieval pits and wall (Monument)
- 3884/24/3 Probable medieval features (Monument)
- 3884/0/224 Undated ditch (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- ENN107087 Former Sunlight Laundry site, 2013 (Observation) (Ref: Report No 14/10)
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Aug 29 2014 11:42AM