Monument record 805/1/9 - Uncertain Earthworks East of The Castle
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Earthworks of uncertain significance.
{2} A curvilinear ditch and bank runs over the edge of the bluff. On the northern end it appears to be a single ditch with banks on either side. It is not clear whether or not the bank and ditch continues to the bottom of the slope. A number of large standard trees and shrubs attest to the former presence of a hedge on this boundary This is probably the remnant of the park pale.
At least one small rectilinear enclosure is visible on the flat ground adjacent to the outer edge of south-eastern arm of the outer bailey moat / Willow Brook. This enclosure may well be a building platform. No buildings are indicated on historic maps of this area.
<1> FOARD G., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Fotheringhay (Medieval and Post Medieval), (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN100481.
<2> Albion Archaeology, 2002, Fotheringhay Castle, 'Little Park' and Adjacent Earthworks, Northamptonshire, p.27 (checked) (Report). SNN102585.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN100481 Digital archive: FOARD G.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Fotheringhay (Medieval and Post Medieval). Mapinfo\Archive\Extensive Survey\ Fotheringhay. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN102585 Report: Albion Archaeology. 2002. Fotheringhay Castle, 'Little Park' and Adjacent Earthworks, Northamptonshire. 2002/22. Albion Archaeology. p.27 (checked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 06401 92832 (204m by 161m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOTHERINGHAY, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 30 2012 10:44AM
