Monument record 6819/0/22 - Probable ornamental tree ring, Lilford Park

A circular feature is visible as a faint earthwork and parchmark on NCC aerial photographs and HE Reconnaissance aerial photographs taken 30th June 2015. Initially interpreted as possible Neolithic mortuary enclosure, but more likely to be the remains of an ornamental tree ring and platform in the grounds of Lilford Park, of late C18 or C19 date, shown on historic Ordnance Survey mapping.

{1} Cropmark recorded in 1983. Ring ditch, possibly an enclosure for circular clump of trees associated with the deer park at Lilford Hall.

{3, 4} A circular feature is visible as a faint earthwork and parchmark on HE Reconnaissance aerial photographs taken 30th June 2015. Historic Ordnance Survey mapping shows the site to be the remains of an ornamental tree ring and/or viewing platform, of late C18 or C19 date, in the grounds of Lilford Deer Park.

<1> FOARD G.R., 1983, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (checked) (Oral Report). SNN50923.

<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP:TL0384/011-13 (unchecked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.

<3> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), OS_EPOCH1_2500 Northamptonshire 1886 (Map). SNN112944.

<4> Aerial Photograph, 28735_040-048 30-JUN-2015 (Photographs). SNN112974.

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Feb 4 2025 7:53PM