Monument record 6943 - Open Field System, Upper Heyford
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{1} The exact date of the enclosure of the common fields of Upper Heyford is unknown but Bridges, writing in about 1720, said that 'about eight years ago it was enclosed by the Marquis of Powis'. Ridge and furrow of these fields can be seen on the ground or traced on air photos over large parts of the parish, arranged mainly in rectangular furlongs either set end-on or at right angles to each other. Broad ditches or hollow ways existed in a few places eg SP664591, passing between the furlongs, but their date is unknown and they may relate to a period after enclosure.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.91 site 3 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.525 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77325.
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Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPPER HEYFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 14 2014 11:16AM
