Monument record 6746/0/1 - Ridge & Furrow in Beckett's Park
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Summary
Earthworks of ridge and furrow have been identified across much of Beckett's Park. An earthwork bordering Bedford Road has also been recorded.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Sketch plan shows two sets of ridge and furrow; on the western side furlongs are aligned north-south; to east, and south of the Bedford Road side the alignment runs east-west.
{2} Possibility of former ploughsoil observed.
<1> WELSH T.C., 1994, Beckett's Park, Northampton, (unchecked) (Report). SNN2811.
<2> CADMAN G.E., 1995, Becket's Park Sewer, Northampton 1994, (unchecked) (SMR Report Form). SNN50065.
<3> Cadman G., 1996, Northampton, Becketts Park, p.156 (unchecked) (Note). SNN104107.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN2811 Report: WELSH T.C.. 1994. Beckett's Park, Northampton. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN50065 SMR Report Form: CADMAN G.E.. 1995. Becket's Park Sewer, Northampton 1994. 14/01/1994. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN104107 Note: Cadman G.. 1996. Northampton, Becketts Park. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 25. p.156 (unchecked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 75931 60117 (694m by 470m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 30 2025 7:36PM
