Monument record 1478/0/17 - Site of 17th-century house, Folly Lane
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Summary
Trial trenches were excavated in 2019 and 2022 on the site of a cottage shown on an estate map of 1727. A well-preserved limestone foundation was found at right angles to the lane. Pottery mainly dated to the 17th century.
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Full Description
{1} Trial trenches in 2019 and 2022 on the site of a cottage shown on an estate map of 1727. A limestone foundation was found, mostly well preserved, about 8m in length, at right angles to the lane, and an area of stone rubble on the south-west side of the wall. Finds include many potsherds and some clay pipe fragments, predominantly of 17th century date, and some metal objects.
<1> Northamptonshire HER, Unknown, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments, Email correspondence with Robert Moore 11 March 2024 (Oral Report). SNN115011.
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- <1> SNN115011 Oral Report: Northamptonshire HER. Unknown. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. Email correspondence with Robert Moore 11 March 2024.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7805 4981 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARTWELL |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 18 2025 9:12AM
