Monument record 6773/1 - Possible medieval motte and bailey
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Summary
An area of complex earthworks much disturbed by modern activity interpreted as the site of a possible motte and bailey castle
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Full Description
{1} Possible site of a motte and bailey castle. Earthworks much disturbed by the insertion of water tanks, badger tunnelling, landscaping associated with Boughton Hall and the erection of a playground. Possible bailey, located to the east of the motte. The area would originally have been surrounded by open, level ground and not overlooked. Earthworks not clearly definable. Ridge and furrow located to either side of the earthworks appear to be consistent. An old quarry lies on the west side, now formed into a pond. Complex earthwork remains may represent more than one period of activity.
<1> Welsh, T., 1995, Boughton Field Pocket Park SP755655 Earthworks, (checked) (Notes). SNN2746.
<1> Welsh, T., 1995, Boughton Field Pocket Park SP755655 Earthworks, (checked) (Notes). SNN2746.
<1> Welsh, T., 1995, Boughton Field Pocket Park SP755655 Earthworks, (checked) (Notes). SNN2746.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7550 6556 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 19 2018 9:29AM
