Monument record 7872/1 - Stone Quarry
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Summary
Quarry, possibly medieval or earlier
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Site of former quarries, used as a source of stone for many of Northampton's buildings.
{2} Quarries (e.g. SP 695641, 705640, 708638). In the centre of the parish, around and to the S. of the village, are several large quarry pits, dug into the underlying Northampton Sand. Most are of post-medieval date, but other are probably much older and Morton recorded some of them as 'very ancient'.
<1> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 2001, NIAG Industrial Gazetteer, (unchecked) (Draft). SNN101121.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 99/Site 12 (Series). SNN77381.
<3> Morton J., 1712, The Natural History of Northamptonshire (Book). SNN10113.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN101121 Draft: Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 2001. NIAG Industrial Gazetteer. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p. 99/Site 12.
- <3> SNN10113 Book: Morton J.. 1712. The Natural History of Northamptonshire.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Parent of: Kennels Plantation quarry (Monument) (7872/1/1)
- Parent of: Modern quarry (Monument) (7872/1/3)
- Parent of: New Plantation quarry (Monument) (7872/1/2)
- Parent of: Quarry pit (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) checked (Monument) (7872/1/4)
- Parent of: Slatepit Plantation Quarry (Monument) (7872/1/5)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7060 6409 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARLESTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 341766
- NRHE HOB UID: 343662
Record last edited
Jun 3 2024 10:10AM
