Monument record 1679/5/19 - Higham Ferrers Castle: Moat
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Full Description
{1} Cole writing in 1838 states that the two acre area of the castle adjacent to the churchyard was recently levelled, comprising earthworks including an elevated mound surrounded by a deep dry moat.
<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 9612 6861 (129m by 168m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGHAM FERRERS, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 14 2008 1:10PM
