ENN109972 - Bramblewood House, 2001-2 (Trial trench)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7384 4689 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALDERTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Private
Date
2001-2002
Description
{1} A total of eight trial trenches and two test pits were excavated to identify the former manor house which was demolished in the 18th century. At Bramblewood House the moat, a garden path, part of the northern wing and a backfilled cellar. At Mull House, to the east, the construction of a swimming pool had destroyed any remains of the eastern wing, although a backfilled cellar was identified. {2} Excavation of the remains of the former Manor House carried out by John Hieney in the garden of his property. [HER note: no trench plans included in report]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SNN112065 Report: Kliene, J. 2002. Gorges Mansion House: The Lost Elizabethan Manor House of Alderton, Northamptonshire. [Mapped feature: #29085 ]
- <2> SNN115067 Newsletter: Watkins, M. 2002. Derek Batten's Ringwork Castle. Hendon and District Archaeological Society. 377 (August 2002). HADAS. p. 6.
External Links (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 4745/4/1 Site of Alderton Manor House (Monument)
Record last edited
Apr 27 2023 3:37PM
