Monument record 3797/1/1 - Possible prehistoric round barrow

A slight mound has been recorded here possibly a Bronze Age barrow. An ancient cemetery is reputed to be located nearby.

{1} Aerial photos show a slight mound at this point - possibly the earthworks of a prehistoric barrow.

{2} There is an ancient cemetery (apparently pagan) in a field near a barrow, about 350 yards north of Pytchley church (SP 87 SE 17).

No indication of barrow on original 1" (1830) but OS 6" 1958 shows a single tree surrounded by a peck line at SP 8601 7510 which may mark the site of the barrow. Air photos show a slight mound at this point.

{4} The area has been surface quarried and there are no extant remains. No further information.

<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.123/Site 3 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.

<2> Brown, A W B, Rev, 1847, On some British Kistvaens (stone coffins) under the present churchyard of Pytchley, Northamptonshire, 3/105 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN31238.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP87NE15 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<4> Seaman, BH, 1969, Field investigators comments, F1 BHS 17-OCT-1969 (Notes). SNN111907.

Record last edited

Feb 3 2025 7:52PM