Monument record 4702 - Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Settlement of Cold Higham
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Summary
Earthwork remains of banks and ditches, possibly of closes representing possible shrinkage at Ashton or deserted settlement of Cold Higham. There are also quarrying pits.
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
{1} Documentary reference: post medieval closes of possible deserted village; closes shown in 1720
{2} Fieldname: Cold Higham Closes: may refer to settlement name if there was any related occupation
{3} A system of low banks and ditches forming a pattern resembling abandoned closes of deserted villages or settlement remains. However, there are no indications of occupation within these closes or of any obvious trackways approaching them. There are extensive later quarry pits in the area. NCCAerial Photo SP7650/1+2
<1> 1720, MAP, (unchecked) (Map). SNN19022.
<2> FOARD G.R., 1980, Oral Report to SMR, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN51112.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.7/Site 5 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<4> Royal Air Force, Vertical Aerial Photography, RAF VAP CPE/UK/1926, 1244-5 (Photographs). SNN104890.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN19022 Map: 1720. MAP. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN51112 Oral Report: FOARD G.R.. 1980. Oral Report to SMR. 8th January 1980. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.7/Site 5 (checked).
- <4> SNN104890 Photographs: Royal Air Force. Vertical Aerial Photography. RAF VAP CPE/UK/1926, 1244-5.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Possible medieval activity (Monument) (4702/0/7)
- Parent of: Possible medieval building platforms (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4702/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible medieval enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4702/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible medieval enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4702/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible medieval enclosures (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4702/0/5)
- Parent of: The Old Mansion, Ashton (Building) (4702/0/2)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 760 501 (242m by 325m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROADE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | ASHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343336
Record last edited
Feb 3 2025 8:03PM
