Monument record 662/1/3 - St. John the Baptist's Churchyard
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Summary
A church survey was undertaken in May 1978 by Northamptonshire Archaeology. This found that the churchyard was built on elevated ground and 18th and 19th stone remains were identified.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} The church was built on elevated ground above village. Surrounded by village housing on all sides. The surrounding wall is 1.4m high from the pavement. At the time, there was significant clearance to the east and north. This revealed a wall where the stone remains are 18th and 19th century in date.
<1> C & G, 1978, Church Survey - St John's Abthorpe, (unchecked) (Report). SNN100815.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN100815 Report: C & G. 1978. Church Survey - St John's Abthorpe. Northamptonshire Archaeology. NCC. (unchecked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6494 4652 (44m by 60m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ABTHORPE |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 3 2026 12:45PM
