Monument record 631/0/16 - Prehistoric Round Barrow

A once prominent earthwork, no trace now remains. A trial trench excavated in 1991 found no evidence

{3} In 1830 Baker said this was the most prominent 'tumulus' on Borough Hill. By 1932 Edgar noted that it was 'visible but inconspicuous'. No trace now remains.

{5} In southern part of hillfort near highest point of hill are remains of Bronze Age bowl barrow; in the early C19th this was a substantial earthwork but was subsequently levelled by ploughing;

{6} In 1991 there appeared to be a low rise where the barrow is located on early maps. An evaluation trench was cut but no barrow ditch was located.

{8} Site only. No remains.

<1> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.347 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77327.

<2> Edgar W., 1923, Borough Hill & Its History, p.37 (unchecked) (Book). SNN47010.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.63 site 1 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP56SE19 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<5> English Heritage, 1994, English Heritage Scheduling Notification, (part checked) (Report). SNN1342.

<6> Jackson D, 1996-7, Further Evaluation at Borough Hill, Daventry, Northants, p.6 (checked) (Article). SNN104072.

<7> Jackson, D, 1991, Borough Hill, Daventry: An archaeological evaluation for the British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991 (Report). SNN110858.

<8> Colquhoun, FD, 1969, Field investigators comments, F1 FDC 17-JAN-69 (Notes). SNN112950.

Record last edited

Aug 30 2023 3:24PM