Monument record 9855 - Open Field System, Whilton
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Summary
The common fields of Whilton were enclosed by an Act of Parliament in 1778.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} The common fields of Whilton were enclosed by an Act of Parliament in 1778. Ridge and furrow of these can be traced on the ground or on air photographs in the east of the parish around the village and in a strip in the central part of the parish, arranged in interlocked and end on furlongs. In the west, it has been almost entirely destroyed, except for some fragments beside the railway, canal and motorway.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, (unchecked) (Series). SNN77381.
<2> Hall D.N., 2001, Turning The Plough - Midland Open Fields: Landscape Character and Proposals for Management, (unchecked) (Book). SNN101551.
<3> Hall D.; Palmer R., 2001, Midland Open Fields Project: Digital Archive, (part checked) (Archive). SNN105253.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN101551 Book: Hall D.N.. 2001. Turning The Plough - Midland Open Fields: Landscape Character and Proposals for Management. E.H./N.C.C.. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN105253 Archive: Hall D.; Palmer R.. 2001. Midland Open Fields Project: Digital Archive. (part checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 62 64 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WHILTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 25 2024 9:45AM
