Monument record 2171 - Site of probable prehistoric/Roman or medieval settlement
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Summary
Possible Prehistoric or Roman settlement complex consisting of enclosures and a hut circle seen as cropmarks on air photographs. However, on 18th and 19th century maps the fieldname is Thorp Gaps, which may suggest it is deserted medieval/post-medieval settlement.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Settlement in the extreme north-west of the parish on Boulder Clay, at 180ft aboe OD. Air photographs show a complex pattern of rectangular enclosures or paddocks and at least one hut circle;
{2} Fieldname: Thorp Gaps
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 65/site 1 (Series). SNN77379.
<2> 1716, Map of Luddington (NRO Map 1410) (Map). SNN11051.
<3> 1808, Enclosure Map (NRO Map 3003) (Map). SNN11052.
<4> Aerial Photograph, (CUCAP BIF 3-6) (Photographs). SNN112974.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p. 65/site 1.
- <2> SNN11051 Map: 1716. Map of Luddington (NRO Map 1410). MAP 1410.
- <3> SNN11052 Map: 1808. Enclosure Map (NRO Map 3003).
- <4> SNN112974 Photographs: Aerial Photograph. (CUCAP BIF 3-6).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 0980 8356 (277m by 269m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LUDDINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 361174
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 6:45PM
