Scheduled Monument: Motte NW of Parish Church, Alderton (1003175)
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| NHLE UID | 1003175 |
|---|---|
| Date assigned | 23 August 1965 |
| Date last amended |
Description
Small motte, c.100ft diameter, ditch 25ft across. {AM7 1965} A low mound and ditch 2m high, summit 21m diameter. Ditch 4m wide, outer bank c.1m above ditch bottom. Ditch wet on north side. One thorn tree and some low scrub on mound. Small area of poaching on eastern slope, otherwise no other damage. Mound is a relatively insignificant feature as it stands but is clearly part of an extensive complex of earthworks, hollow ways and fish ponds which covers the higher slopes of the field. Mound is the possible forerunner to the castle mound (SAM13644) further up the hill to the east. {AM12 1979}
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 73910 46977 (61m by 62m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALDERTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003175 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Medieval Hollow Way (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4745/0/1)
- Medieval mound (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4745/4/12)
- Medieval settlement remains/ garden features (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4745/4/6)
- Post Medieval Formal Gardens (Monument) (4745/4/5)
- Site of Alderton Manor House (Monument) (4745/4/1)
Record last edited
Feb 22 2024 10:47AM
