Monument record 3050/0/1 - Medieval Deer Park Boundary
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Summary
Earthworks of ditches and banks defining the perimeter of the medieval deer park.
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Type and Period (5)
- BOUNDARY (Medieval to Late Medieval - 1306 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- DITCH (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1749 AD?)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1749 AD)
- PARK PALE (Medieval to Late Medieval - 1306 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- WOOD BANK? (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1749 AD?)
Full Description
{1} Bank and ditch earthwork observed. (RFP Rapid Survey?)
{3} Earthwork rampart of the medieval deer park is traceable for most of its length. The park pale is best preserved on the east side. From SP953896 to SP951900 the bank is 1.5m high and 5m wide. Along the east side from SP951900 to SP946906 the bank is up to 2m high and 8m wide with an internal ditch. Plan: Fig 147.
<1> Hall D.N., 1960-1999, Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall, Mapinfo Data Layer (checked) (Database). SNN102279.
<2> STEANE J.M., 1975, The Medieval Parks of Northamptonshire, p.232 (unchecked) (Article). SNN37713.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.165 Site 7 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.
<4> 1587, Map of Weldon, (unchecked) (Map). SNN38028.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN102279 Database: Hall D.N.. 1960-1999. Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall. 10/02/2003. Rockingham Pr SMR.xls. Excel97 + Mapinfo files. Mapinfo Data Layer (checked).
- <2> SNN37713 Article: STEANE J.M.. 1975. The Medieval Parks of Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Past & Present. 5 No.3. Northants Record Society. p.232 (unchecked).
- <3> 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.165 Site 7 (checked).
- <4> SNN38028 Map: 1587. Map of Weldon. (unchecked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9474 9015 (963m by 850m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELDON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 18 2022 9:42AM
