SNN3868 - Northampton Castle excavations 1961-1964

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Type Unpublished Report
Title Northampton Castle excavations 1961-1964
Author/Originator
Date/Year 1961-1964
SMR Input Date (use for label searches) 09/05/2013

Abstract/Summary

Interim reports for excavations undertaken during each year from 1961-1964. Areas excavated include Chalk Lane, Castle Hill (Castle Street), Scarletwell Street/Bath Street, St Peter's Rectory Garden and Fort Street

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Description

Spare copy in HER temp store

Location

NCC Archives Service, Heritage Team SMR Library

Referenced Monuments (10)

  • Buildings in the north-eastern part of inner bailey, Northampton Castle (Monument)
  • Castle barbican (Monument)
  • Castle Hill (Monument)
  • Foundation pit for castle wall (Monument)
  • Northampton Castle (Monument)
  • Possible Saxon town ditch, north of Bath Street (Monument)
  • Possible site of St. Mary's Church, Castle Hill (Monument)
  • Saxo-Norman Occupation of Castle Site, west of Chalk Lane (Monument)
  • The Great Gate, Northampton Castle (Monument)
  • The Inner Bailey, Northampton Castle (Monument)

Referenced Events (5)

  • Bath Street & Scarletwell Street, 1961 (Trial trench) (Ref: 7560103)
  • Castle Hill, 1962 (Trial trench)
  • Corner of Castle Street and Phoenix Street, 1958 (Observation)
  • Fort Street Area, 1964 (Trial trench)
  • Northampton Castle, 1961-4 (Excavation) (Ref: 7460007 & 7460044)

Record last edited

Mar 26 2025 2:07PM

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