Monument record 3355/0/1 - Possible Prehistoric Round Barrow, south of Whiston Slade

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Summary

Site of a possible round barrow noted

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1} Earthwork of a possible tumulus with black ash at 2';

{2} Possibly natural;

{3} An undulating field under crop, further disturbed by the grubbing out of an old hedgerow. A low mound slightly E of the indicated site may be what prompted the suggestion of a tumulus, but this appears natural.


<1> Northampton Museum 6 Inch Map, (unchecked) (Map). SNN10162.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP85NW65 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> Seaman, B H, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, 13-may-1970 (Notes). SNN111541.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Northampton Museum 6 Inch Map. 6 Inch to 1 Mile. (unchecked).
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP85NW65 (checked).
  • <3> Notes: Seaman, B H. 1970. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. 13-may-1970.

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Location

Grid reference SP 8440 5880 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish COGENHOE AND WHISTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 345307

Record last edited

Apr 8 2024 10:12AM

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