Monument record 3323 - Open Field System, Castle Ashby
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Summary
There were three fields in Castle Ashby township in the mid 16th century. It was enclosed in the early 17th century.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{2} Ridge and furrow is well-preserved in the park and represented by ploughed-over headland earthworks elsewhere.
{3} There were three fields in 1565, Middle Field, Claylond Field and Fishpool Field. Enclosed in 1620 and 1650s. The House was completed in 1624, which may be
relevant to the enclosure. Close names are listed in 1656
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.18 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.
<2> Hall D.N.; Martin P., 1978, C.B.A. Group 9 Newsletter: Northamptonshire Parish Surveys, p.21 Castle Ashby (unchecked) (Article). SNN32353.
<3> HALL D.N., 1995, The Open Fields of Northamptonshire, p. 176 (Series). SNN56219.
<4> Hall, D and Franklin, W (eds), 2024, The Enclosure of Northamptonshire 1485-1901, p. 160 (Book). SNN116630.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.18 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN32353 Article: Hall D.N.; Martin P.. 1978. C.B.A. Group 9 Newsletter: Northamptonshire Parish Surveys. C.B.A. Group 9 Newsletter. 8. Oxford University. p.21 Castle Ashby (unchecked).
- <3> SNN56219 Series: HALL D.N.. 1995. The Open Fields of Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Record Society Volumes. 38. Northants.Record Society. p. 176.
- <4> SNN116630 Book: Hall, D and Franklin, W (eds). 2024. The Enclosure of Northamptonshire 1485-1901. 55. Northamptonshire Record Society. p. 160.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Medieval/post-medieval ridge and furrow, Castle Ashby Park (Monument) (3323/0/6)
- Parent of: Medieval/Post-medieval ridge and furrow, south of Home Farm (Monument) (3323/0/5)
- Parent of: Open Fields Project: Areas of Survival of Ridge & Furrow (Monument) (3323/0/2)
- Parent of: Open Fields Project: Areas of Survival of Ridge & Furrow (Monument) (3323/0/3)
- Parent of: Open Fields Project: Areas of Survival of Ridge & Furrow (Monument) (3323/0/4)
- Parent of: Open Fields Project: Areas of Survival of Ridge & Furrow (Monument) (3323/0/1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 86 59 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE ASHBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 29 2024 3:04PM
