Monument record 3697 - Orton
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Summary
Earthworks of former settlement lie between existing houses on both sides of the main street, those near the church badly damaged by later activity.
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Full Description
{1} Earthworks of medieval/post medieval closes and house platforms. Run from SP802791 to SP806794 between the existing houses on either side of the street. Comprise sunken rectangular platforms cut into the rising ground and up to 1m deep, set within embanked closes. At the north east end of the village opposite the church these have been damaged by later activity.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.120/Site 2 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.120/Site 2 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8049 7921 (461m by 500m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ORTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345839
Record last edited
Feb 3 2025 7:49PM
