Monument record 2461 - Boughton Wood
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Summary
Area of woodland with a complex history. Some medieval/post-medieval boundary earthworks survive.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} This wood has a complex history and appears to have formerly consisted of a number of woods and assarts. The western end appears to have been a number of assarts known as Boughton Rys {3}. Part of the wood is referred to as the Wood of Warkton. The east end appears to have been a piece of detached woodland belonging to Barton Seagrave {4}.
<1> Bellamy B., 2000, Boughton Estate Woodland, (unchecked) (Report). SNN100919.
<2> Kennedy A.; Cadman G., 2000, Boughton Estates Ltd Forest Plan, SMR Assessment Report, (unchecked) (Report). SNN100917.
<3> Unknown, unknown, Assart lands belonging to the Duke of Montagu (Document). SNN111384.
<4> Unknown, Unknown, The Warkton Book, Perambulation of the Forest (Document). SNN111385.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN100919 Report: Bellamy B.. 2000. Boughton Estate Woodland. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN100917 Report: Kennedy A.; Cadman G.. 2000. Boughton Estates Ltd Forest Plan, SMR Assessment Report. NCC. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN111384 Document: Unknown. unknown. Assart lands belonging to the Duke of Montagu. NRO Misc Ledgers 141.
- <4> SNN111385 Document: Unknown. Unknown. The Warkton Book. Unknown. NRO M24 fol 39. Perambulation of the Forest.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (8)
- Parent of: Boughton Wood Lodge (Building) (2461/0/8)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Woodland Boundary (Monument) (2461/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Woodland Boundary (Monument) (2461/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Woodland Boundary (Monument) (2461/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Woodland Boundary (Monument) (2461/0/5)
- Parent of: Probable Medieval/Post Medieval Woodland Boundary (Monument) (2461/0/2)
- Parent of: Undated Hollow Way (RFP Survey) (Monument) (2461/0/7)
- Parent of: Wood Boundary (Monument) (2461/0/1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 491e+ 2824e (1529m by 1333m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEEKLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 15 2023 11:10AM
