Monument record 1051/1/1 - Medieval/Post Medieval Windmill Mound

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Summary

A windmill is marked here in 1630. The Naseby Obelisk is located on the former windmill mound

Map

Type and Period (4)

Full Description

{1} In addition to the windmills mentioned the 1630 map marks a further windmill along the Clipston Road at SP69357843, where there is now an obelisk to commemorate the Battle of Naseby (but actually in the wrong position).

{2} The 1823 memorial to the Battle of Naseby is built on an old windmill mound over a mile from the battlefield.

{3} A windmill is shown on map of 1630.


<1> Hall, D.; Harding, R. & Martin, P., 1980, Naseby Parish Survey 1976, p.52 (checked) (Article). SNN73848.

<2> Northamptonshire County Council (NCC), 2002, County Heritage Sites: Historic Buildings & Monuments in The Care of Northamptonshire County Council, (unchecked) (Leaflet). SNN104806.

<3> 1630, Map of Naseby, (unchecked) (Map). SNN11627.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Article: Hall, D.; Harding, R. & Martin, P.. 1980. Naseby Parish Survey 1976. C.B.A. Group 9 Newsletter. 10. p.52 (checked).
  • <2> Leaflet: Northamptonshire County Council (NCC). 2002. County Heritage Sites: Historic Buildings & Monuments in The Care of Northamptonshire County Council. (unchecked).
  • <3> Map: 1630. Map of Naseby. (unchecked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 4694e 2784e (39m by 39m) Central
Civil Parish NASEBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 13 2023 8:50AM

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