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> 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> Journal: Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 5. 5/29.
  • <3> Journal: 1971. Medieval Archaeology (15). Medieval Archaeology. 15. Society for Medieval Arch. 15/168.

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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

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