Monument record 3777/0/6 - Possible post medieval boundary wall

{1} The wall is 100m long and survives up to 8 courses high towards its northern end. Elsewhere it has been extensively robbed. It is 0.5m wide and faced with ashlar limestone including re-used mouldings etc. The entrance is 15m from the north end.

{2} A substantial stone wall incorporating several re-used architectual fragments. The source of these pieces is unknown but might have originated from the site of the nearby Barton Seagrave Castle.

{3}Stonework at Barton Seagrave. Discovery of "decorated " stone and other masonry as follows:- 1) During refurbishment of Tithe Barn Cottage, St. Botoloph's close, Barton Seagrave. 5 pieces retained by the owner. 2) From a crumbling stone wall bordering the lower side of the cricket pitch off A6 and running parallel to Powell Lane. At least 9 worked pieces, possibly including roll-mouldings. The pieces may be from a building of some architectural importance- manor house or castle.

<1> Cadman, G., 1991, SMR Report Form, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN50276.

<2> Pike, A (ed), 1992, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (22), 22/34 (checked) (Journal). SNN100613.

<3> Dix, B., 1991, Stonework at Barton Seagrave, (checked) (Note). SNN46918.

<4> Dix B., 1992, Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology, P118 (Checked) (Article). SNN104441.

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Oct 14 2011 12:05PM