The Hind Hotel is located within the Conservation Area at the heart of the historic town of Wellingborough and has served as a prominent landmark and integral part of the local community for four centuries.
TEP’s Historic Environment team carried out a programme of archaeological recording during a major scheme of renovation works at this Grade II* Listed 17th century building. The project is partly Heritage Lottery Funded and the works were undertaken in accordance with Historic England Level 3 guidelines and following a methodology as set out in a Written Scheme of Investigation. The work included a detailed and comprehensive photographic survey and the production of measured drawings to produce detailed plans and sections of the roofs with the aim of identifying construction methods and phases of alteration.
The archaeological survey revealed the survival of historic fabric related to a former gallery corridor and framing structure and provided evidence for several phases of alterations and rebuilding over the centuries.
Archival and documentary research was also undertaken in support of the survey. This clarified the development and past uses of the building and, in conjunction with the on-site work provided an additional level of detail which helped to reveal the locations of former staircases, doors and fireplaces.
