Monument record 1787/0/14 - Medieval remains, Rectory View

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Summary

Trial trench excavation in 2019 and subsequent excavation recorded remains in this area dating from the 11th century. The earliest features were two circular enclosures replaced by plot boundaries.

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Full Description

{1} Two trial trenches excavated to the rear of Rectory View identified a number of features including two possible boundary ditches. Also identified were five evenly spaced linear ditches which may have connected at a 90-degree angle, perhaps representing corner of a structure or small enclosure. All features were undated.


<1> Orzechowski, K, 2019, Archaeological trial trench evaluation at Rectory View, Hargrave, Northamptonshire, December 2019 (Report). SNN112233.

<2> Orzechowski, K and Balazs, L, 2021, Archaeological mitigation on land at Rectory View, Hargrave Northamptonshire January 2020 – February 2021 (Report). SNN112570.

<3> Crank, N. (Editor), 2022, South Midlands Archaeology (52), p. 61 (Journal). SNN115177.

<4> MOLA Northampton, 2022, Images and Data from Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation, December 2019, and Mitigation, 2021, at Rectory View, Hargrave, Northamptonshire, https://doi.org/10.5284/1101032 (Digital archive). SNN115706.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Report: Orzechowski, K. 2019. Archaeological trial trench evaluation at Rectory View, Hargrave, Northamptonshire, December 2019. Museum of London Arch. (MOLA) Fieldwork Reports. 19/130. MOLA Northampton.
  • <2> Report: Orzechowski, K and Balazs, L. 2021. Archaeological mitigation on land at Rectory View, Hargrave Northamptonshire January 2020 – February 2021. Museum of London Arch. (MOLA) Fieldwork Reports. 21/044. MOLA Northampton.
  • <3> Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2022. South Midlands Archaeology (52). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 52. C.B.A.. p. 61.
  • <4> Digital archive: MOLA Northampton. 2022. Images and Data from Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation, December 2019, and Mitigation, 2021, at Rectory View, Hargrave, Northamptonshire. https://doi.org/10.5284/1101032. ads Collection: 4812. MOLA Northampton. https://doi.org/10.5284/1101032.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TL 0374 7048 (54m by 51m)
Civil Parish HARGRAVE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 20 2025 4:11PM

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