Monument record 4261/0/1 - Possible medieval/post-medieval enclosure
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Summary
Earthworks of a double-ditched enclosure overlying the surrounding ridge and furrow. Purpose and date unknown
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Enclosure (SP 778806) N of the village, on Upper Lias clay at 122 m. above OD. It lies on a steep N-facing slope, on top of ridge-and- furrow. It is a roughly trapezoidal double-ditched enclosure with ditches some 2 m. wide and only 0.5 m. deep. It has been damaged by later tracks and drains and its purpose and date are unknown. (Air photographs in NMR).
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.73/Site 2 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> 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.73/Site 2 (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 777 806 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARRINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343961
Record last edited
Apr 5 2024 10:07AM
