Monument record 40/0/10 - Earthworks of medieval/post-medieval ridge and furrow and quarrying, Hellidon Hill
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Summary
Earthworks of medieval/post-medieval ridge and furrow visible on aerial photographs. The earthworks were particularly pronounced prior to the creation of the golf course but some small areas survive. An area of quarrying, also partially overlaid by ridge and furrow, is also visible on aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Earthworks
{2} A site visit undertaken during the later stages of golf course construction noted distinctive terraces and speculated that they may have been formed as a result of quarrying and subsequently reused for cultivation.
{3} Small areas survive in the south-western corner of the golf course.
<1> Northamptonshire County Council, 1994, The Northamptonshire National Mapping Programme, SP5058_012 (Digital archive). SNN117168.
<2> Cadman G., 1989, Hellidon Lakes Golf Course: Watching brief (SMR Report Form). SNN50250.
<3> Environment Agency, LIDAR Composite DTM - 1m, Accessed 10/08/26 (Digital Plots). SNN111710.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN117168 Digital archive: Northamptonshire County Council. 1994. The Northamptonshire National Mapping Programme. https://doi.org/10.5284/1000366. SP5058_012.
- <2> SNN50250 SMR Report Form: Cadman G.. 1989. Hellidon Lakes Golf Course: Watching brief. 18/10/1989.
- <3> SNN111710 Digital Plots: Environment Agency. LIDAR Composite DTM - 1m. https://data.gov.uk/dataset/6a117171-5c59-4c7d-8e8b-8e7aefe8ee2e/lidar-composite-dtm-1m. Accessed 10/08/26.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5002 5825 (342m by 439m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HELLIDON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 28 2026 9:34AM
