Monument record 6154/0/1 - Tree Mounds in Parkland to East of Rockingham Castle
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Summary
Probable tree mounds in Rockingham Park. There are eleven small circular mounds, up to 9 metres in diameter and 0.5 metres high. These are all probably 18th or 19th century tree-mounds, connected with the landscaping of the park.
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Full Description
{1} 11 small circular mounds 9m diameter x 0.5m high and overlying the ridge and furrow. Probably C18th/19th tree mounds connected with landscaping in the parkland around the castle.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.126/Site 6 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.
<2> BROWN A.E.; TAYLOR C.C., 1974, The Earthworks of Rockingham and its Neighbourhood, p.71 (unchecked) (Article). SNN40063.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.126/Site 6 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN40063 Article: BROWN A.E.; TAYLOR C.C.. 1974. The Earthworks of Rockingham and its Neighbourhood. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 9. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.71 (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8690 9130 (127m by 253m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROCKINGHAM, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 346210
Record last edited
Feb 23 2022 4:10PM
