Monument record 138/1/1 - Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Windmill
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Summary
Circular flat topped mound much altered by landscape gardening; may be a windmill mound. The area in which it lies was called Windmill Ground on the Enclosure Map of circa 1780.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{2} Windmill mound (?)(SP 583357) lies on the W side of Evenley Park, immediately W of Park Lodge, beside the A43, on limestone at 128 m above OD. A circular flat-topped mound 15 m in diameter and 1 m high and much altered by landscape gardening may be the site of a windmill. The area in which it lies was called Windmill Ground on the Enclosure Map of c1780.
<1> 1780, Evenley Enclosure Map, (unchecked) (Map). SNN15493.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.52/Site 8 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 583 357 (150m by 150m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EVENLEY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 339021
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 8:23PM
