Monument record 1746/4 - Possible medieval courtyard farms, Mallows Cotton

Earthworks to the north of the manor suggest one or two courtyard farms

{1}One (or possibly two) courtyard farms - comprising two rectangular buildings arranged around a small yard. Rectangular paddocks are located to the rear. A circular mound of uncertain purpose located in corner of the largest paddock.

{2} the earthworks to the north of the manor are of a different character with two rectangular buildings arranged around a small yard which opens onto the side street. These buildings, together with a third located close to the junction with Cotton Lane, appear to have been provided with rectangular paddocks to the rear. A circular mound is prominent in one corner of the largest paddock. The form of the earthworks suggests one or perhaps two courtyard farms which bear some similarity to 'Tenement F' at West Cotton.

<1> Parry S., 1993, Raunds Area Survey Report, p.114 (unchecked) (Draft). SNN1175.

<2> Parry S. et al, 2006, Raunds Area Survey: An Archaeological Study of The Landscape of Raunds, Northamptonshire 1985-94, p. 185 (Book). SNN105780.

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Feb 6 2018 11:46AM