Monument record 1216 - Possible Neolithic/ Bronze Age barrows
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Summary
Sites of two Bronze Age? round barrows and one oblong (Neolithic long?) barrow recorded in the 19th century, nothing now visible.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Site of Tumuli (SP 751446) "In a field adjoining (Moor End Castle SP 74 SE 14), towards Watling Street, are tumuli, one an oblong shape, and two circular" (not visible on AP's).
{2} The tumuli are unlocated; not visible on recent aerial photographs.
{3} Three 'tumuli' are described in C19th records but no trace now remains.
{4} Not located.
<1> 1843/1852, Journal of The British Archaeological Association (Vol.7), 111 (checked) (Journal). SNN21523.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP74SE17 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.177 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<4> Seaman, BH, 1969, Field investigators comments, 21/Oct (Notes). SNN111907.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN21523 Journal: 1843/1852. Journal of The British Archaeological Association (Vol.7). JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. 7. 111 (checked).
- <2> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP74SE17 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.177 (checked).
- <4> SNN111907 Notes: Seaman, BH. 1969. Field investigators comments. English Heritage. 21/Oct.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 751 446 (144m by 144m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | YARDLEY GOBION, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343119
Record last edited
Jan 31 2025 3:07PM
