Monument record 4081/1 - Wootton Brickworks
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Summary
A small brickworks that operated for a short period in the late 19th century. Earthworks of the old quarry pits and modern disturbances to ridge and furrow were previously interpreted as a motte. Site is now developed. Summary from record 4081/1/1: Remains of a motte overlain by earthworks of ridge and furrow and quarrying.
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Type and Period (8)
- BRICKEARTH PIT (Modern to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- BRICKWORKS (Modern to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- BRICK KILN (Modern to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- BRICK DRYING SHED? (Modern to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- INDUSTRIAL SITE (Modern to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- (Former Type) MOTTE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- QUARRY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Full Description
{1} A small yard with a single kiln. Operated about 1885 by Stephen Green. Disused by 1901.
{2} Earthwork of old quarry pits and modern disturbances to ridge and furrow. Originally thought to be a possible medieval motte.
<1> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 1970, Industrial Archaeology In Northamptonshire, p. 26 (Article). SNN103317.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.426 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1880, First Edition OS 6 Inch Mapping Series (52NW), (unchecked) (Map). SNN105785.
<4> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1974, Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973, 9/111 (checked) (Article). SNN9109.
<5> Ordnance Survey, 1880, First Edition OS 6 Inch Mapping Series (52NW), (unchecked) (Map). SNN105785.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN103317 Article: Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 1970. Industrial Archaeology In Northamptonshire. p. 26.
- <2> SNN77383 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.426 (checked).
- <3> SNN105785 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1880. First Edition OS 6 Inch Mapping Series (52NW). 6 Inch to 1 Mile. 52NW. Ordnance Survey. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN9109 Article: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1974. Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 9. Northants. Arch. Society. 9/111 (checked).
- <5> SNN105785 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1880. First Edition OS 6 Inch Mapping Series (52NW). 6 Inch to 1 Mile. 52NW. Ordnance Survey. (unchecked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7597 5624 (173m by 150m) Possible |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Civil Parish | WOOTTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 621747
Record last edited
Jun 12 2026 12:55PM
