Monument record 476/0/20 - Medieval/Post Medieval Ridge & Furrow, east of Badby
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Summary
A well-preserved block of ridge and furrow earthworks with dividing ditches between the blocks. The ditches have also been interpreted as tenement boundaries.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Immediately east of the village on a steep west-facing slope there is a remarkably well-preserved furlong of ridge and furrow with dividing ditches between the blocks of ridges. Plan: Fig.20.
{2} A row of four tenements, possibly established during the C13th extension of the village.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.10-11 Site 8 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
<2> BROWN A.E., 1991, Badby, Northamptonshire, p.19-21 (unchecked) (Article). SNN41344.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.10-11 Site 8 (checked).
- <2> SNN41344 Article: BROWN A.E.. 1991. Badby, Northamptonshire. Medieval Settlement Research Group. 6. M.S.R.G.. p.19-21 (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 56232 58830 (128m by 213m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BADBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 11 2024 9:46AM
