Monument record 1808/3/1 - Medieval/Post Medieval Windmill Mound
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Summary
Earthwork of a windmill mound to the north of the Ringstead Road. The earthwork is respected by the surrounding ridge and furrow suggesting it has medieval origins.
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Type and Period (5)
Full Description
{1} Earthwork of a medieval windmill comprising a circular mound 15m in diameter x 1m high, surrounded by a shallow ditch 3-4m wide. The flat top is 6m across with a large hole 0.5m deep in the centre. The mound is respected by the surrounding ridge and furrow.
{3} A post mill stood here in the 16th century [source unknown].
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.36 Site 4 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.
<2> Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<3> Northamptonshire HER, Unknown, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments, Online comment (Oral Report). SNN115011.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.36 Site 4 (checked).
- <2> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
- <3> SNN115011 Oral Report: Northamptonshire HER. Unknown. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. Online comment.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 99186 76269 (16m by 16m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DENFORD |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347285
Record last edited
Jul 20 2026 8:57AM
