Monument record 3634/0/1 - Mound Post-dating Medieval Field System

A slight mound apparently overlaid a headland between two end-on furlongs. It has now been ploughed flat. Possibly a Bronze Age round barrow.

{1} An earthwork mound, 1.2m high

{2} "Tumulus" shown on map at SP873709

{3} A slight mound, 10m in diameter and 1.2m high, apparently overlies a headland between two end-on furlongs on the common fields of the parish. Its date and purpose are unknown.

Aerial photos NCCAP:SP8770/16-18

{4} Earthwork circular mound, c.10m in diameter, of uncertain date and function. It has now been ploughed flat.

{6} Tumulus' shown at SP 873 709.

{7} The only feature with any resemblance to a tumulus in the area is a slight mound 1.2 metres high at SP 8729 7075. In its present state it is impossible to say whether or not it is a tumulus. Surveyed at 1:2500.

<1> Steadman S., 1992, A509 Isham And Great Harrowden Bypasses Archaeological Evaluation, Stage 1: Desk-top Survey, (unchecked) (Report). SNN101558.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP87SE3 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> The Society of Antiquaries of London, 1853, Archaeologia (35), p.16+394 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN58177.

<4> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.81/Site 9 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.

<5> Steadman S., 1992, A509 Isham And Great Harrowden Bypasses Archaeological Evaluation, Stage 1: Desk-top Survey, p.3 (checked) (Report). SNN101558.

<6> The Society of Antiquaries of London, 1853, Archaeologia (35), P. 394 (Journal). SNN58177.

<7> Baird, J, 1968, Field investigators comments, 02-APR-1968 (Notes). SNN116040.

Record last edited

Apr 23 2024 3:19PM