Monument record 5574/0/1 - Possible medieval ditch & bank boundary, Shortgrove Wood

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Summary

Earthwork of a woodland ditch and bank which is particularly well-preserved along the western boundary of Shortgrove Wood.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} An undated woodland bank and ditch was noted as being particularly well preserved along the western perimeter of the wood.

{2} Woodland bank & ditch around Shortgrove Wood; particularly well preserved along the W side of the wood; also a number of small ditches within woodland have a possible woodland-related function.


<1> Cadman, G.E., 1990, SMR Report Form, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN50204.

<2> Cadman G.E., 1989, Report on Archaeological Reconnaisance of Shortgrove Wood, Northants November 1989, (checked) (Report). SNN1402.

<3> Dix B., 1992, Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology, 24/123 (checked) (Article). SNN104441.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> SMR Report Form: Cadman, G.E.. 1990. SMR Report Form. 20th February 1990. (checked).
  • <2> Report: Cadman G.E.. 1989. Report on Archaeological Reconnaisance of Shortgrove Wood, Northants November 1989. (checked).
  • <3> Article: Dix B.. 1992. Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 24. Northants Archaeology Soc. 24/123 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 60274 41652 (164m by 1169m) Approximate
Civil Parish RADSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 14 2024 3:05PM

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