Monument record 402/2 - Possible Medieval/Post Medieval windmill mound or dovecote
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Summary
A small mound tentatively identified as a windmill mound or a dovecote.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} A small mound at SP 5102 7024 that may once have had a windmill on it.
{2} There is no feature recorded on any historic or OS maps, or aerial photos, to denote the presence of an extant or former mound.
{3} There is also tentative 16th century documentary evidence implying that the circular mound on the site may have been a dovecote rather than a mill.
Hatton, G., The medieval settlement at Onley, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN110334.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP57SW11 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
<2> Chapman, A., 1997, Archaeological Evaluation of Lane at Onley, Barby Stage 1: Desk-based Assessment and Field Surveys, p.13 (checked) (Report). SNN44229.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SNN110334 Report: Hatton, G.. The medieval settlement at Onley, Northamptonshire.
- <1> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP57SW11 (checked).
- <2> SNN44229 Report: Chapman, A.. 1997. Archaeological Evaluation of Lane at Onley, Barby Stage 1: Desk-based Assessment and Field Surveys. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. Northants Archaeology. p.13 (checked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 5102 7024 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BARBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 20 2016 12:10PM
