Monument record 9849 - Open Field System, Silsworth
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Summary
The common fields of the deserted village of Silsworth were enclosed at an unknown date before 1594.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
[1} The common fields of the deserted village of Silsworth were enclosed at an unknwn date before 1594. A field to the east of the village, known as Silsworth Middle Field, is shown on a map of 1631. Although much of the ridge and furrow of these fields has been destroyed it can all be traced from air photographs arranged in end-on and interlocked furlongs.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.193 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77381.
<2> York, T, 1631, Survey of a parcel of pasture at Silsworth, in Watford, Northamptonshire, the property of William Taylor, showing acreage. (Map). SNN72646.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> 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.193 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN72646 Map: York, T. 1631. Survey of a parcel of pasture at Silsworth, in Watford, Northamptonshire, the property of William Taylor, showing acreage.. 1 inch to 16 poles. MPF 1/34.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 62 71 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WATFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 24 2024 4:47PM
