Monument record 446/0/1 - Possible Neolithic Barrow, Unlocated

In the early 18th-century a large bank or barrow was recorded on a hill east of Kilsby. Such a feature could not be traced in the early 19th century.

{1} Unlocated possible former barrow. In the early C18th a large bank or barrow was recorded on a hill east of Kilsby. Such a feature could not be traced in the early C19th.

{2} A large bank or barrow on a hill to the east of Kilsby village.

{3} No longer visible by the early C19th.

{4} Not located.

{5} Aerial photographs may show the ploughed out remains of a long barrow at SP5771, but doubtful.

<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.113 Site 1 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.

<2> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.73 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77325.

<3> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.404 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77327.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP57SE6 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<5> Northamptonshire County Council, 1994, The Northamptonshire National Mapping Programme, SP5771_005; SP5771_004; SP5771_002 (Digital archive). SNN117168.

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Aug 10 2026 11:05AM