Monument record 2175/0/1 - Medieval Moat, Thurning
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Summary
Remains of a probable Medieval moat west of the church.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Moat (TL 08468287) W of the church on flat land at 225 ft above OD. A shallow ditch nowhere more than 0.5m deep surrounds a rectangular island which is level with adjacent land. The moat lies at the NE end of a rectangular enclosure bounded by a bank and external ditch which is traceable on the NE for 80 m., where it meets a disused
hollow-way forming the NE side of the enclosure. The SE corner has been destroyed.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.97/Site 2 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.
<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP:TL0882/003-4 (unchecked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <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.97/Site 2 (checked).
- <2> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP:TL0882/003-4 (unchecked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 08450 82836 (33m by 36m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THURNING, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 361176
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 7:54PM
