Monument record 18 - Open Field System, Overthorpe

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Full Description

{1} Overthorpe had a separate field system from Warkworth, but were similarly enclosed in 1764. Ridge and furrow of these fields survives on the ground or can be traced on air photos only on the low clay area around and north of the hamlet where it is arranged in end-on and interlocked furlongs.

{2} NCCAP:SP4939/3-7


<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.102+162-3 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, (unchecked) (Photographs). SNN104822.

<3> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.738 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77327.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.102+162-3 (checked).
  • <2> Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. (unchecked).
  • <3> Book: Baker G.. 1830. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 1. p.738 (unchecked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 48 41 (point) Central
Civil Parish OVERTHORPE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 22 2021 12:37PM

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