Monument record 1156/0/11 - Possible Medieval Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation)
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Summary
Earthwork: Good quality photography
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} The easternmost hollow way is lined on its west side by rectangular closes separated by low banks and scarps, and with a slight bank defining their western edge. Within the closes, near the hollow way, are depressions and eneven ground which may be the sites of former houses.
{3} Earthworks recorded on air photos. A medieval/post medieval bank and building platforms.
<1> Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.198 Site 27 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<3> Foard G., 2000, Oral report to SMR, (1979) (Oral Report). SNN100433.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
- <2> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.198 Site 27 (checked).
- <3> SNN100433 Oral Report: Foard G.. 2000. Oral report to SMR. 26th November 1992. (1979).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8315 6335 (56m by 60m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ECTON |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 6 2026 4:08PM
