Monument record 7428/0/1 - Possible Earthworks, Castlefields
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Summary
Earthworks identified in Castlefields Park.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{2} Possible location for a moated manor or temporary stockaded enclosure. T.C. Welsh describes features that could be defensive earthworks. An embankment and escarpment form a nearly rectangular area at the eastern terminal of the ridge occupied by Castle Close. A ditch extending southwards could be defensive.
<1> Welsh T.C., 2001, Castlefields, Wellingborough: Earthwork, (unchecked) (Report). SNN101192.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN101192 Report: Welsh T.C.. 2001. Castlefields, Wellingborough: Earthwork. 23rd June 2001. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 8985 6763 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELLINGBOROUGH |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 31 2025 3:05PM
