Monument record 8235/0/1 - Possible Saxon/medieval boundary
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Summary
Boundary line of Rockingham Forest and Frendshawe preserved by ditches and hedges. Possibly fossilising an earlier Saxon boundary
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Full Description
{1}Boundary line of Rockingham Forest and Frendshawe (a detached part of the medieval townhip of Biggin) which may have replicated part of an earlier Saxon estate, preserved by current ditches, hedges and track. Physical quality of fragments of boundary is poor, but line survives (except for south-easterly part SP 9907 9113 to SP 9925 9095).
<1> CADMAN G.E., 1997, Manor Farm, Benefield: Field Boundary Conditions Inspection in Connection with Countryside Stewardship Application, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN49754.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN49754 Notes: CADMAN G.E.. 1997. Manor Farm, Benefield: Field Boundary Conditions Inspection in Connection with Countryside Stewardship Application. Northamptonshire Heritage. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9868 9157 (826m by 863m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BENEFIELD, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHWICK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 12 2018 1:43PM
