Monument record 6311/1 - Earthworks of hollow ways and quarry pits, south of Wappenham
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Summary
Hollow ways cut by quarry pits to the South of the village
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Hollow-ways (SP 630455) lie on steeply rising ground immediately south east of the east end of the village, on the south west side of the road to Syresham, on limestone and Boulder Clay between 114m and 137m above OD. The hillside is scored by a number of parallel hollow-ways up to 2m deep. To the north, near the village, they run into an area of old quarry-pits, some of which cut through the hollow-ways.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.161 site 4 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP: SP6345/1-5 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<3> Royal Air Force, Vertical Aerial Photography, A/P (RAF VAP CPE/UK/1926, 1226-7) (Photographs). SNN104890.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.161 site 4 (checked).
- <2> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP: SP6345/1-5.
- <3> SNN104890 Photographs: Royal Air Force. Vertical Aerial Photography. A/P (RAF VAP CPE/UK/1926, 1226-7).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 630 454 (150m by 150m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WAPPENHAM, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 341389
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 8:14PM
