Monument record 9994/0/17 - Ridge and furrow remains

{1} Ridge-and-furrow up to 7m wide but extremely short, especially at the east end where it is only 15m long. This is later than the pond it is found within, for not only does it ride over the base of the bank on the north side but in the south west corner it also crosses a clear scarp which apparently marks the edge of the former water.

{2} The ridge and furrow within the bed of the fishpond attached to the castle is perhaps the result of specialised agricultural practices associated with fish breeding.

{4} Condition survey undertaken on site of Braybrooke castle. Many of the earthworks in good condition, but some parts being actively eroded and worn. Problems identified as stock, prolonged period of dry weather and presence of thorn trees and bushes. Major area of erosion on main fishponds - details given in report.

<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.11 site 1 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.12 site 3 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.

<3> Cadman, G., 1995, SMR Report Form, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49968.

<4> Cadman, G., 1995, Braybrooke Castle and Fishponds: Condition Inspection, (checked) (Unpublished Report). SNN109255.

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Feb 6 2014 11:42AM