Monument record 277/0/4 - Probable Medieval Hollow Way (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation)
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Summary
Crop/soilmark+Earthwork: Non-destructive fieldwork
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{2} Surviving earthworks lie in a broad arc SW., S. and SE. of Manor Farm but, though clearly related to the village, these are not part of the settlement area. The main earthworks in the area are a complex system of hollow-ways. The hollow way probably once continued N., for another hollow-way is visible to the N. running N.W. to meet a further hollowed trackway which crosses the area from S.W.-N.E. The hollow way meets a further hollowed trackway which crosses the area from S.W.-N.E.
{3} Good earthworks at manor farm.
<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Photographs). SNN104822.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.68 site 13 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77382.
<3> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1976, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1975, 11/197 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN169.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104822 Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR 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.68 site 13 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN169 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1976. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 11. Northants Archaeology Soc. 11/197 (unchecked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5653 4037 (360m by 268m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREATWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 16 2011 2:45PM
