Monument record 9512 - Open Field System, Great Houghton

{1} The common fields were enclosed by agreement in 1612, and there are apparently some small-scale enclosures later, in 1618. Risge and furrow wxists on the ground or can be traced on air photos over almost the entire parish. It is arranged in end-on and interlocked furlongs, many of reversed-S form. In the south of the parish (SP791578) on a steep NW facing slope, the underlying limestones and marls have slipped down the hillside, producing a series of asymmetrical ridges. The later ridge and furrow rides over these, at right angles to them, producing an unusual effect.

<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.84 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.298 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.

<3> HALL D.N., 1979, Great Houghton Parish Survey, 14/81 (checked) (Article). SNN75862.

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