Monument record 6441/0/1 - Earthwork Ridge & Furrow
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{1} List A: Extensive Areas of Field Systems.
Many furlongs with headlands and joints that belong to the almost complete township of Althorpe (in Brington parish). Completely surrounds the Elizabethan House and parkland, containing many emparkment features associated with complete, well preserved earthwork remains of Althorp deserted vill. A small amount of the township may be outside the park area, but the survival of ridge and furrow approaches 80%. An example of early enclosure (1512); medieval and later records in the Spencer Collection (NRO). 150ha.
<1> HALL D.N., 1993, The Open Fields of Northamptonshire : The Case for the Preservation of Ridge and Furrow, (part checked) (Report). SNN70145.
<2> HALL D.N., 1993, The Open Fields of Northamptonshire: Areas Proposed for Preservation, (unchecked) (Supplement). SNN56952.
<3> Stamper P., 1998, The Historic Landscape Of Althorp Park - An Outline Of The Designed Landscape, With A Rapid Assessment, p.6 (checked) (Report). SNN100246.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN70145 Report: HALL D.N.. 1993. The Open Fields of Northamptonshire : The Case for the Preservation of Ridge and Furrow. NCC. (part checked).
- <2> SNN56952 Supplement: HALL D.N.. 1993. The Open Fields of Northamptonshire: Areas Proposed for Preservation. N.C.C.. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN100246 Report: Stamper P.. 1998. The Historic Landscape Of Althorp Park - An Outline Of The Designed Landscape, With A Rapid Assessment. 3 copies. p.6 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 68286 65160 (1829m by 1592m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALTHORP, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 10 2023 2:45PM
