Monument record 1000 - Possible Bronze Age barrow, Covert Farm
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Summary
Documentary references to a tumulus here in the 19th century, although there is no surface evidence of it now.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} (SP 655687) Site of tumulus shown on 2 1/2" map; no trace on OS 1" 1820.
{2} Reference in C19th to a tumulus; no surface indication now.
{5} There is no surface indication of a mound in the proximity of the indicated area.
<1> The Society of Antiquaries of London, 1853, Archaeologia (35), Plate 16 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN58177.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.96 site 1 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<4> Wetton, 1849, Guidebook to Northampton and its Vicinity, p.158 (unchecked) (Book). SNN1032.
<5> Colquhoun, FD, 1969, Field investigators comments, F1 FDC 20-FEB-69 (Notes). SNN112950.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN58177 Journal: The Society of Antiquaries of London. 1853. Archaeologia (35). Archaeologia. 35. Plate 16 (unchecked).
- <2> 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.96 site 1 (checked).
- <3> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN1032 Book: Wetton. 1849. Guidebook to Northampton and its Vicinity. p.158 (unchecked).
- <5> SNN112950 Notes: Colquhoun, FD. 1969. Field investigators comments. English Heritage. F1 FDC 20-FEB-69.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 655 687 (150m by 150m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EAST HADDON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 341671
Record last edited
Feb 3 2025 8:51PM
