Monument record 394/5/4 - Possible farm, Braunstonbury
Please read our guidance about the use of Northamptonshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Earthworks of a possible courtyard farm are visible in the centre of the deserted settlement of Braunstonbury.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Near the centre of the site is the outline of a two-roomed building set of the set on the west side of a close with another very large structure on the south side and this may be a courtyard farm. A large depression to the south may be a crew-yard where cattle were penned.
{2} A depression to the south of this building platform is probably the site of a crew yard, for keeping animals.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.22 site 1 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
<2> English Heritage, 1992, English Heritage Scheduling Notification, (checked) (Report). SNN47128.
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.22 site 1 (checked).
- <2> SNN47128 Report: English Heritage. 1992. English Heritage Scheduling Notification. English Heritage. (checked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 5326 6558 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRAUNSTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 6 2026 9:05AM
