Monument record 2141/0/1 - Possible Medieval Settlement Earthworks

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Summary

Earthworks, possibly the remains of medieval village shrinkage, have been identified in the northern area of Great Billing.

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Full Description

{1} Earthworks of low linear banks within a paddock fronting Penfold Lane. Possible remains of medieval toft and croft boundaries. There is also a level platform in the sports ground immediately east of the paddock which bears no relationship to the present day recreational features.


<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.223/Site 15 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.223/Site 15 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 4811 263e (point) Approximate
Civil Parish BILLING, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M404
  • NRHE HOB UID: 619973

Record last edited

Nov 29 2023 1:56PM

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