Monument record 4802 - Possible medieval/post-medieval rabbit warren

Up to four mounds were said to have been observed in this location, although no trace remains.

{1} Earthwork of two undated rectangular mounds at the south end of the village opposite the inn and near the Alderton footpath; two tumuli of oblong shape;

{2} Tumuli shown on map;

{3} Mounds (?) (centred SP 751463), immediately S.W. Of the village, on limestone at 98 m. Above OD. There are said to have been at least four 'tumuli of oblong shape', but no trace exists on the ground or on air photographs. This may be an incorrect reference to the monastic and manorial site which, before destruction, consisted of an uneven area of earthworks.

{?} Possble pillow mounds.

<1> Wetton, 1849, Guidebook to Northampton and its Vicinity, p.184 (unchecked) (Book). SNN1032.

<2> The Society of Antiquaries of London, 1853, Archaeologia (35), p.394+plate 16 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN58177.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.64/Site 10 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77382.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP74NE5 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

Record last edited

Mar 1 2017 7:26PM