Monument record 4262/0/1 - Possible Post Medieval/Modern Prospect Mound
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Summary
Circular enclosure overlying ridge and furrow
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Type and Period (4)
- PROSPECT MOUND? (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1540 AD? to 1999 AD?)
- RING DITCH (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1540 AD? to 1999 AD?)
- BANK (EARTHWORK)? (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1540 AD? to 1999 AD?)
- CIRCULAR ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1540 AD? to 1999 AD?)
Full Description
{1} Given ngr incorrect. Harrington, ditched mound photographed by J.Pickering in 1973.
{2} Ngr corrected to SP775807.
{3} Medieval or post medieval circular ditched enclosure 35m diameter; the ditch is 2m wide x 0.5m deep. There are traces of an outer bank. There are no interior features or entrances. However, there is a large depression cut into the ditch on the east side. The enclosure lies on top of ridge and furrow, but its date and function are unknown. The given ngr is incorrect.
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1974, Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973, p.114 (checked) (Article). SNN9109.
<2> FOARD G.R., 1982, Oral Report to SMR, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN50893.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.74 Site 3 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.
<4> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections; CUAP SB54 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN9109 Article: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1974. Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 9. Northants. Arch. Society. p.114 (checked).
- <2> SNN50893 Oral Report: FOARD G.R.. 1982. Oral Report to SMR. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.74 Site 3 (checked).
- <4> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections; CUAP SB54.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7753 8070 (38m by 42m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARRINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343962
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 6:17PM
