Monument record 503/0/1 - Possible Medieval Moat
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Summary
Possible moated site identified from aerial photographs. Medieval pottery recovered.
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
{1} (SP635800) An AP shows a double ring ditched rectangular enclosure, Medieval pottery recovered. It may be a Medieval moated site .
{2} Information from D.Hall. Very poorly defined feature. Two sides of a possible rectangular double-ditched enclosure. Probably not a moat. SP635800.
{4} Enclosure south-west of the village, possibly a double-ditched enclosure. It is not clear, and may be a random effect incorporating the cropmarks of ridge and furrow. [RCHME describes feature as prehistoric].
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1976, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1975, p.200 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN169.
<2> HALL D.N., Oral Report to SMR, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN50565.
<3> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP: SP6379/001 (unchecked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<4> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.195-6 Site 6 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN169 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1976. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1975. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 11. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.200 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN50565 Oral Report: HALL D.N.. Oral Report to SMR. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP: SP6379/001 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.195-6 Site 6 (checked).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 6355 7996 (41m by 53m) Central |
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Civil Parish | WELFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 961379
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 7:17PM