Monument record 458/0/1 - Probable Modern Cultivation Terraces

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Summary

Site of intrenchment, not an antiquity. Shown on air photographs to be due to agricultural terracing.

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Type and Period (5)

Full Description

{3} At SP564558 is an "intrenchment". The air photos show this to be due to agricultural terracing and a path. There are now no remains.

{4} NCCAP:SP5655/002-3. Possible modern ditch [G.Foard pers.com].

{5} (SP 564558) INTRENCHMENT (LB) The APs show this to be due to agricultural terracing and a path.

{6} There are now no remains.


<1> The Society of Antiquaries of London, 1853, Archaeologia (35), Plate 16 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN58177.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1885, First Edition OS Mapping Series (SP50NW), (unchecked) (Map). SNN43765.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP55NE18 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<4> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs (Photographs). SNN104822.

<5> Royal Air Force, Vertical Aerial Photography, OS 1st Edition 2 APs (RAF 106G/UK/1698 5268-9; 27-AUG-46 (Photographs). SNN104890.

<6> Baird, J., 1970, Field investigators comments, F1 JB 12-FEB-70 (Notes). SNN110341.

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Journal: The Society of Antiquaries of London. 1853. Archaeologia (35). Archaeologia. 35. Plate 16 (unchecked).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1885. First Edition OS Mapping Series (SP50NW). 6 Inches to 1 Mile. SP50NW. Ordnance Survey. (unchecked).
  • <3> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP55NE18 (unchecked).
  • <4> Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs.
  • <5> Photographs: Royal Air Force. Vertical Aerial Photography. OS 1st Edition 2 APs (RAF 106G/UK/1698 5268-9; 27-AUG-46.
  • <6> Notes: Baird, J.. 1970. Field investigators comments. F1 JB 12-FEB-70.

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Location

Grid reference SP 564 558 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish FAWSLEY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 339563

Record last edited

Sep 12 2022 2:19PM

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