Monument record 7872/2 - Former quarry, west of Harlestone Road
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Summary
Quarry, possibly medieval or earlier
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Quarries (e.g. SP 695641, 705640, 708638). In the centre of the parish, around and to the S. of the village, are several large quarry pits, dug into the underlying Northampton Sand. Most are of post-medieval date, but others are probably much older and Morton recorded some of them as 'very ancient'.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 99/Site 12 (Series). SNN77381.
<2> Morton J., 1712, The Natural History of Northamptonshire, p. 110 (Book). SNN10113.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7080 6380 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARLESTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343665
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 8:43PM
