Monument record 4/4/1 - Bog Spring

Opened in 1749 and still in use in 1914. A polygonal enclosure with seven sides and a gateway, and enclosed by posts and rails

{1} Stone & brick structure surrounded by railings. Overgrown but still with trickle of water from piped spring.

{2} Opened in 1749 and still in use in 1914. A polygonal enclosure with seven sides and a gateway, and enclosed by posts and rails. The water flows from a small lead pipe from spring. It is saline water with a "brackish taste". Field name: Bog Spring; comes from the spring rising in low ground which originally made a bog.

{4} Kings Sutton was eclipsed by Banbury and Brackley during the medieval period. There was however a brief renaissance during the 17th century when a medicinal spring was discovered at Astrop. A second spring was also discovered within the site in the mid 18th century and was known as Bog Spring.

<1> Cadman, G., 1993, Bog Spring, Kings Sutton, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49990.

<2> 1914, Journal of Northants Natural History Society and Field Club, 238-9 (checked) (Note). SNN349.

<3> Beeby Thompson, 1913, Peculiarities of Waters and Wells, p.91 (checked) (Article). SNN109655.

<4> Walker C., 2013, Archaeological Desk-Based Heritage Assessment of Land at Wales Street, Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, (part checked) (Report). SNN109864.

Record last edited

Jun 1 2018 9:45AM