Monument record 9338/0/1 - Circular earthwork, south-east of Fotheringhay Castle
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Summary
Earthworks of a circular feature visible on LiDAR. Overlain by ridge and furrow. The earthwork has variously been interpreted as a possible Neolithic henge monument or a medieval ringwork
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
{1} Earthworks of a circular feature on high ground immediately overlooking Fotheringhay Castle. Feature identified by Archaeology Warwickshire and possible attribution as henge was agreed as most likely by head of English Heritage's aerial survey team.
{2} The earthwork stands to a height of 150mm. Stamper and Upex consider that the most likely interpretation of the earthworks is a medieval ringwork, most probably a 12th-century siege castle against the main Fotheringhay Castle.
<1> Gethin, B., 2013, A possible new henge (Oral Report). SNN111091.
<2> Stamper P., 2018, Fotheringhay (Oral Report). SNN111307.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 0642 9268 (100m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOTHERINGHAY, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 5 2024 9:39AM
