Monument record 9028/0/1 - Possible Early C20th Military Earthwork
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Summary
A small rectangular earthwork, possibly a Home Guard installation
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Located in the south-west of the wood is a rectangular depression c.3m square by 1.5m deep. Part strengthened with sandbags. Probably an earthwork made by the Home Guard who are known to have used the heath during both World Wars.
{2} Not identified on lidar imagery.
<1> Hillelson D.; Hall D., 2001, Fox Covert, Church Brampton, Northants, (unchecked) (Report). SNN101150.
<2> Environment Agency, LIDAR Composite DTM - 1m, Accessed 24/07/26 (Digital Plots). SNN111710.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN101150 Report: Hillelson D.; Hall D.. 2001. Fox Covert, Church Brampton, Northants. The Heritage Network. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN111710 Digital Plots: Environment Agency. LIDAR Composite DTM - 1m. https://data.gov.uk/dataset/6a117171-5c59-4c7d-8e8b-8e7aefe8ee2e/lidar-composite-dtm-1m. Accessed 24/07/26.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 72196 64788 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHURCH BRAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 24 2026 2:36PM
