Monument record 2515/0/1 - Possible site of a medieval farmstead, south-west of Springwood Lodge
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Summary
Dark patches of earth, limestone and medieval pottery may indicate the location of a medieval farmstead
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Settlement (SP 968868) lies on the north side of the Lyveden Brook on a gentle slope at 270ft above OD on Boulder Clay. Lyveden ware has been found in association with two patches of dark earth and some limestone rubble. Perhaps the site of a medieval farmstead.
{2} Assart in Rockingham Forest;
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.19/Site 8 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77379.
<2> Northamptonshire Archaeology, 5/29 (Journal). SNN36878.
<3> 1971, Medieval Archaeology (15), 15/168 (Journal). SNN4977.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.19/Site 8 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN36878 Journal: Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 5. 5/29.
- <3> SNN4977 Journal: 1971. Medieval Archaeology (15). Medieval Archaeology. 15. Society for Medieval Arch. 15/168.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 4968 2868 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BENEFIELD, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347487
Record last edited
Sep 18 2023 10:16AM
