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> SNN77383 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 |
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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