Monument record 4745/4/10 - Medieval platform (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation)
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Summary
Earthwork: Non-destructive fieldwork
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{2} Earthworks of 1 large and 2 small narrow rectangular ponds, possibly medieval manorial fishponds later incorporated into the C15th garden features. The flat topped terraces bounding them are of the later garden design.
Aerial photos NCCAP: SP7346/1-7 (+);
<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.62 site 6 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<3> Taylor P., 1992, Fishponds Report 1992, (unchecked) (Report). SNN1339.
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.62 site 6 (checked).
- <3> SNN1339 Report: Taylor P.. 1992. Fishponds Report 1992. (unchecked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7380 4695 (58m by 68m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALDERTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 13 2011 12:10PM
