Monument record 5549 - Possible old turnpike route
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Summary
Possible medieval/post-medieval hollow way or boundary ditch
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1}Small article on turnpikes in the Weedon area- "the turnpikes brought in new trade to Road Weedon"
{2} Letter with diagrams and photographs dated October 23rd 1995 with updated and extended research (from article in Northamptonshire local News 1995 Volume 111 number 7):- 1) accurately plotted the turnpike's route. Observation- rubble scatters and through 2 aerial photographs SP 6360/017 dated 25/7/75 and SP 6360/010 dated 05/07/95 route was plotted overlaying the 1928 OS map at a scale 1:2500. 2) Updated the history of this road in this extended letter.
{3} Gives grid ref. as SP63586050
<1> SMITH J, 1995, Northamptonshire Local History News, 12-15 (unchecked) (Article). SNN40498.
<2> SMITH J, 1995, Old road, Flore Hill Farm, and turnpike houses, (unchecked) (Note). SNN40499.
<3> Smith, J., 1998, Comments on Items in the Sites and Monuments Record for Flore, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN106767.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SNN40498 Article: SMITH J. 1995. Northamptonshire Local History News. Northamptonshire Local History News. 3 No 7. 12-15 (unchecked). [Mapped feature: #68622 Plotted route, ]
- <2> SNN40499 Note: SMITH J. 1995. Old road, Flore Hill Farm, and turnpike houses. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN106767 Notes: Smith, J.. 1998. Comments on Items in the Sites and Monuments Record for Flore. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6384 5977 (781m by 350m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FLORE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 17 2019 10:56AM
