Monument record 4236/0/5 - Post-medieval extractive pit and spoil heap
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Summary
Traditionally identified as 'Moot Hills', a Civil War burial place. Interpreted as a possible undated enclosure during NMP but actually a former quarry pit and associated spoil heap
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
{1} Earthwork; mound and pit of post medieval quarry; it was traditionally identified as "Moot Hills" or as Civil War burial place.
{2} It is in fact quarry spoil.
<1> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.30 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77326.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, (unchecked) (Series). SNN77381.
<3> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN77326 Book: Bridges J.. 1791. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 2. p.30 (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. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7164 8453 (13m by 13m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EAST FARNDON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 14 2017 10:08AM
