Monument record 805/24/3 - Possible circular medieval building, north of Fotheringhay Castle

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Earthworks of a circular building identified during aerial and geophysical surveys undertaken in 2017-18.

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{1} The prominent earthworks were examined by aerial and geophysical surveys. The building was 7 m x 5.4m. The function is uncertain, but possibly a dovecote.


<1> Parry, S, 2019, Aerial and geophysical surveys at Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, October 2017-May 2018, p. 25 (Report). SNN111625.

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  • <1> Report: Parry, S. 2019. Aerial and geophysical surveys at Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, October 2017-May 2018. Museum of London Arch. (MOLA) Fieldwork Reports. 19/41. MOLA Northampton. p. 25.

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Grid reference Centred TL 0622 9309 (20m by 20m)
Civil Parish FOTHERINGHAY, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

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Record last edited

Feb 25 2025 8:08PM

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