Monument record 3887/1/1 - Possible major Roman road
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Summary
Post-medieval fieldnames suggest this field was on the line of a Roman road.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1}The fieldname of "streetway" suggests that this is on the line of a Roman road; this is derived from C17th furlong name {3} at approx SP 872 653; the line is perpetuated in an open field headland ("Town Hadland") now partly followed by the modern hedgeline; it was also an old bridleway in the post medieval period {2}
<1> Estate Map, (unchecked) (Map). SNN29512.
<2> Enclosure Map, (unchecked) (Map). SNN29513.
<3> GLEBE TERRIERS, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN48216.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 87 65 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 17 2021 3:35PM
