Monument record 3933 - Open Field System, Barford

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Summary

There were three fields in the township of Barford in 1386. It was enclosed before c1720.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{2} There were three fields in the township of Barford in 1386. It was enclosed before c1720. Bridges refers to five yardlands in c1638 implying that it was still open before then.


<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.134 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.

<2> HALL D.N., 1995, The Open Fields of Northamptonshire, p. 341 (Series). SNN56219.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.134 (unchecked).
  • <2> Series: HALL D.N.. 1995. The Open Fields of Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Record Society Volumes. 38. Northants.Record Society. p. 341.

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Location

Grid reference SP 855 825 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish RUSHTON
Unitary Authority North Northamptonshire

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 21 2026 2:49PM

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