Monument record 1229/3 - Say's Copse
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Summary
Area of medieval woodland with earthworks of boundary bank and ditch. Part of Whittlewood Forest
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Say's Copse is now represented by a triangular block of woodland abutting west onto Paulerspury road, which was straightened in the 19th century. The medieval coppice formerly extended west into fields which are now ploughed. The southern medieval coppice bank and ditch is well preserved along the whole of the ride separating Say's Copse from Smalladine Copse. The sinuous eastern boundary of the woodland is also medieval in origin and well preserved, with a large internal bank and external ditch. An early NS ride running parallel to the eastern bundary was clearly visible but this not appear to have ancient origins.
<1> Jones, RLC, 2001, An archaeological survey of woodland on the Wakefield Lodge Estate, Northamptonshire, March 2001, p. 10 (Report). SNN111620.
<2> Collier; Baker;, c1600, Map of Whittlewood Forest (NRO Map 4210) (Map). SNN105610.
<3> , 1887, First Edition OS Mapping (Map). SNN1004.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN111620 Report: Jones, RLC. 2001. An archaeological survey of woodland on the Wakefield Lodge Estate, Northamptonshire, March 2001. Whittlewood Project. p. 10.
- <2> SNN105610 Map: Collier; Baker;. c1600. Map of Whittlewood Forest (NRO Map 4210). NRO Map 4210.
- <3>XY SNN1004 Map: . 1887. First Edition OS Mapping. 1ST EDITION. Ordnance Survey. [Mapped feature: #81386 Extent of copse in the late 19th century, ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7237 4377 (377m by 736m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WHITTLEBURY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 8:08PM
