SNN111408 - Archaeological monitoring, excavation, building recording and analysis at Delapre Abbey, Northampton 2014-19

Targeted archaeological fieldwork, including excavations, with widespread building recording and analysis, largely between 2014 and 2019, has given new life to Delapré Abbey. The work has uncovered new elements in the immediate Roman landscape, excavated medieval monastic structures and post-medieval elements of the post-Dissolution country house, and monitored works in the surrounding heritage-rich landscape. Some has verified that medieval deposits, levels or features lie undisturbed, while other work in discrete episodes has recorded standing fabric prior to removal or re-covering. It has added to some extent to understanding of the site in the Roman, medieval and post-medieval periods, while beginning to scope questions for future enquiry when time, finance and opportunity allow.