SNN116881 - Northampton's Medieval Defences Sites (St Peter's Way and Commercial Street): Research Design

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Title Northampton's Medieval Defences Sites (St Peter's Way and Commercial Street): Research Design
Author/Originator
Date/Year 1988

Abstract/Summary

Unpublished research design not subsequently carried forward. Discusses the similarity of the features found at Commercial Street and St Peter's Way to the west and whether they represent defensive lines- late Saxon, enlarged medieval (if so Commercial Street to far north) or an intermediate, defensive not previously recognised.

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Description

Held in documentary archive at the ARC

Location

Northamptonshire ARC Documentary store

Referenced Monuments (2)

  • Medieval ditch, south-west of St Peter's Way (Monument)
  • Terraced ground or pond, possibly medieval, Commercial Street (Monument)

Referenced Events (1)

  • Commercial Street, 1984 (Trial trench) (Ref: 7560270)

Record last edited

Aug 22 2025 10:14AM

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