Monument record 5544/1/1 - Possible Medieval Dam
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Summary
Earthen dam spanning the shallow valley of a south east flowing stream. It is breached in the centre.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Dam (SP 513513), in the extreme W. of the parish, on Upper Lias Clay at 147 m. above OD The shallow valley of a S.E.-flowing stream is spanned by a large earthen dam 100 m long and 2 m. high. It is breached in the centre.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.206/Site 4 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, RAF VAP CPE/UK/1926 3067-8 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.206/Site 4 (checked).
- <2> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. RAF VAP CPE/UK/1926 3067-8.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 451 251 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOODFORD CUM MEMBRIS, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 339758
Record last edited
Feb 22 2024 11:34AM
