SNN111370 - Archaeological recording on Catesby Tunnel and other Great Central Railway features at Charwelton, Northamptonshire, 2018

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Type Report
Title Archaeological recording on Catesby Tunnel and other Great Central Railway features at Charwelton, Northamptonshire, 2018
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2018
SMR Input Date (use for label searches) 30/01/2019

Abstract/Summary

The redundant Great Central Railway Catesby Tunnel of 1897 was recorded in accordance with an Historic England Level 2 record, while a nearby related road-bridge due for demolition was recorded to Level 1 equivalent. An archaeological trench uncovered remains of a goods-yard building and the former mainline track-bed with the foundations of the station platform. A former 1897 signal box layout was also excavated.

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Description

Digital copy only

Location

NCC Archives Service, Heritage Team HER Library

Referenced Monuments (3)

  • Catesby Tunnel, Great Central Railway (Building)
  • Great Central Railway (London Extension to Annesley?) (Monument)
  • Hellidon Road Bridge, Great Central Railway (Building)

Referenced Events (2)

  • Catesby Aero, 2017 (Building recording)
  • Catesby Aero, 2018 (Trial trench)

Record last edited

Jul 25 2024 2:47PM

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