Monument record 4268/0/13 - Medieval settlement remains (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation)

Earthwork: Non-destructive fieldwork

{2} A series of indeterminate earthworks much damaged by later quarrying and separated from the adjacent ridge- and-furrow by a bank. Though these are difficult to interpret there is at least one clearly defined sunken rectangular building platform and part of one rectangular ditched paddock. The west end of the area has traces of ridge-and-furrow on it.

{4} Condition survey undertaken on site of Braybrooke castle. Many of the earthworks in good condition, but some parts being actively eroded and worn. Problems identified as stock, prolonged period of dry weather and presence of thorn trees and bushes. Major area of erosion on main fishponds - details given in report.

<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Photographs). SNN104822.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.12 site 2 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.

<3> Cadman, G., 1995, SMR Report Form, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49968.

<4> Cadman, G., 1995, Braybrooke Castle and Fishponds: Condition Inspection, (checked) (Unpublished Report). SNN109255.

Record last edited

Feb 6 2014 11:44AM