Monument record 2502/0/1 - Possible medieval moat, north of Harley Way

Alleged location of a moat, although no evidence is now evident. A slight medieval pottery scatter has been noted.

{1} A circular moat with much 11th and 12th-century pottery is alleged to have been found. No trace of the moat can now be seen although a scatter of medieval pottery covers the area

{3} Fieldwalking survey undertaken as part of the Fina Pipeline Project. A scatter of medieval, 11th and 12th century pottery, found to the north of the field boundary- 46 sherds evenly distributed. No stone or other evidence of buildings found. The pottery could have been derived from kilns or manuring scatter.

{4} [Area cent. SP 9802 8655] Circular moat with much 11-12th century pottery.

{5} Mark on A.P. at SP 9810 8663

{6} The area referred to by authy's 1 and 2 is at present under spring crop and has not been perambulated. The farmer who for the past 4 years has cultivated the field has no knowledge of this former moat.

{7} The area is at present under corn stubble. No traces of a former earthwork could be seen and no pottery was found. Mr. Wyman Abbott is seriously ill and was not consulted.

<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.19/Site 10 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77379.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP98NE8 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> Jackson D.A., 1990, Fina Pipeline Project 1990: Archive Report, (checked) (Report). SNN1567.

<4> WYMAN-ABBOTT G, 1937, The Journal of Roman Studies (Journal). SNN5812.

<5> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, CPE/UK/2109/3422-3 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.

<6> Seaman, B H, 1962, Field Investigators Comments, 26-Apr-1962 (Note). SNN113373.

<7> Seaman, BH, 1969, Field investigators comments, 08-Oct-1969 (Notes). SNN111907.

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Apr 5 2024 2:21PM