Monument record 1679/5/18 - Higham Ferrers Castle: Inner Bailey
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} The castle may prove originally to have been of motte and bailey type but it is perhaps more likely that it was simply of two unequally sized baileys, the smaller towards the churchyard and the larger to the north. The massive ditch and occupation evidence on an internal raised and embanked area probably representing the inner bailey or motte were revealed in evaluation trenching immediately north of the churchyard. There is evidence for pre castle structures probably of late Saxon date and other early medieval occupation which might pre date the defences. At some time during the 12th century the site was defended with a massive ditch.
<1> Foard G.; Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Higham Ferrers (Medieval - Industrial), (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN100543.
<2> Bainbridge T., 1789, Higham Ferrers, 1789 (NRO Map 1000), (unchecked) (Map). SNN100544.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN100543 Digital archive: Foard G.; Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Higham Ferrers (Medieval - Industrial). Mapinfo\Archive\Extensive Survey\Higham Ferrers. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN100544 Map: Bainbridge T.. 1789. Higham Ferrers, 1789 (NRO Map 1000). NRO Map 1000. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9613 6856 (73m by 44m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGHAM FERRERS, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 14 2008 1:08PM
