Monument record 1995/0/4 - Medieval Closes, Mears Ashby
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Summary
Earthworks of probable buildings west of Lady's Lane. Not present by 1834.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Series of low earthworks west of Lady Lane; includes rectangular platforms of houses lining the lane; these were possibly demolished to improve the view from the hall though the buildings had gone by 1834 although the hall's gardens were not extended until 1854.
{2} Finds of 5 medieval pottery sherds recovered from a tree-planting hole dug in 1980.
{3} No buildings are shown on the survey of AD1577 in the NRO.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.109/Site 10 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.
<2> A SHORT HISTORY & GUIDE TO VILLAGE & CHURCH, 38 (Uncertain). SNN47170.
<3> Callis W.G., 1988, Ancient Mears Ashby, p.17 (part checked) (Report). SNN47171.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.109/Site 10 (checked).
- <2> SNN47170 Uncertain: A SHORT HISTORY & GUIDE TO VILLAGE & CHURCH. 38.
- <3> SNN47171 Report: Callis W.G.. 1988. Ancient Mears Ashby. p.17 (part checked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 83883 66530 (30m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MEARS ASHBY |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 2 2026 12:30PM
