Monument record 6939 - Open Field System, Weedon Bec
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{1} The common fields of Weedon Bec were enclosed by Act of Parliament in 1777. Ridge and furrow of these fields can be traced either on the ground or on aerial photos over less than half the parish, mainly within a roughly rectangular area around the villages of Upper and Lower Weedon. Here the ridges run at right angles to the River Nene and two of its north flowing tributaries so that the furlongs appear to radiate from the villages. A few interlocked furlongs also survive in the south west of the parish near Weedon Lodge (centred SP607575).
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.195 site 3 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
<2> Hollowell S., 1999, Northamptonshire Inclosure: The Commissioners and Other Officials, p.44-5 (unchecked) (Article). SNN102530.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.195 site 3 (checked).
- <2> SNN102530 Article: Hollowell S.. 1999. Northamptonshire Inclosure: The Commissioners and Other Officials. Northamptonshire Past and Present. 52. Northants Record Society. p.44-5 (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 62 59 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEEDON BEC, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 27 2014 4:20PM
