Monument record 162/0/1 - The Grove
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Summary
Small copse known as The Grove. Recorded as early as 1275 as Le Grofehey. Within it is an undated, rectangular system of ditches.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} An enclosure lies within a small copse known as The Grove, in the north-west corner of the cross-roads of the A43 and B4031. A rectilinear ditch system 25m long, probably forming 2 conjoined enclosures. No assigned date or function. Cut by the A43 road. Field name: The Grove
{2} Le Grofehey recorded as the fieldname in 1275
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.52/Site 11 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> Gover J.E.B.; Mawer A.; Stenton F.M. (Eds.), 1933, The Place-names of Northamptonshire, p.53 (unchecked) (Series). SNN5881.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> 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.52/Site 11 (checked).
- <2> SNN5881 Series: Gover J.E.B.; Mawer A.; Stenton F.M. (Eds.). 1933. The Place-names of Northamptonshire. English Place-Name Society. 10. Cambridge University. p.53 (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 57614 33599 (155m by 190m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EVENLEY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 339155
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 8:23PM
