Monument record 642/0/1 - Possible Long Barrrow
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Summary
A supposed long barrow at the east end of Daventry Wood Hill recorded by Bridges was probably part of the deer park pale or part of the moated site known as John of Gaunts castle.
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Full Description
{1} The supposed long barrow recorded by Baker at the east end of Daventry Wood Hill was probably either part of the deer park pale (Site 33), or part of the moated site known as John of Gaunt's Castle (Site 32).
{2}"… the route passed between a long barrow and a grove of firs at the end of Daventry Wood Hill".
{3} Daventry Wood and Daventry Wood Farm shown at SP580610 on OS 6ins map.
{4} Not located.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.68 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
<2> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.340 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77327.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP56SE14 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<4> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments, F1 JB 18-MAR-69 (Note). SNN111452.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <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.68 (checked).
- <2> SNN77327 Book: Baker G.. 1830. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 1. p.340 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP56SE14 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN111452 Note: Baird, J. 1969. Field Investigators Comments. F1 JB 18-MAR-69.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
Grid reference | SP 580 610 (point) Approximate |
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Civil Parish | DAVENTRY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 339912
Record last edited
Mar 2 2022 1:31PM