Monument record 264/0/50 - Probable medieval/post-medieval quarry, north of Magpie Road
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Summary
Earthworks of a probable former quarry just to the west of the village are visible on lidar imagery.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1, 2} Earthworks of uneven ground visible on the north side of Magpie Road. The northern quarry edge appears to survive. The earthworks are visible on aerial photographs dating to 1947 and 2020. Evidence of medieval quarrying has recently been found in the centre of the village [HER 264/0/43].
<1> Environment Agency, LIDAR Composite DTM - 1m, Accessed 17/07/2024 (Digital Plots). SNN111710.
<2> Royal Air Force, Vertical Aerial Photography, CPE/UK 1926 1215 (taken Jan 16 1947) (Photographs). SNN104890.
<3> Oblique Aerial Photograph, Historic England AP: 33879_003 (taken 03/01/20) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN111738.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SNN111710 Digital Plots: Environment Agency. LIDAR Composite DTM - 1m. https://data.gov.uk/dataset/6a117171-5c59-4c7d-8e8b-8e7aefe8ee2e/lidar-composite-dtm-1m. Accessed 17/07/2024. [Mapped feature: #87871 ]
- <2> SNN104890 Photographs: Royal Air Force. Vertical Aerial Photography. CPE/UK 1926 1215 (taken Jan 16 1947).
- <3> SNN111738 Aerial Photograph(s): Oblique Aerial Photograph. Historic England AP: 33879_003 (taken 03/01/20).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5533 4534 (160m by 122m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SULGRAVE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:01PM
