Monument record 1995 - Mears Ashby
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Summary
Mears Ashby village medieval or later earthworks
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Settlement remains centred SP 838667. Building platforms and boundary banks immediately W of the church, W of Dale Farm, and N of the Hall suggest the original nature and extent of the village. At SP 8378666 is a small rectangular pond held in by a 2 m. high earth dam. It may be medieval in origin.
<1> CALLIS W.G., 1989, Medieval Mears Ashby, (unchecked) (Report). SNN56696.
<2> CALLIS W.G., 1981, Mears Ashby: From Ice Age to Space Age, 1981, (unchecked) (Report). SNN109952.
<3> Hall, D., 1982, Mears Ashby Parish Survey Plan (Plan). SNN115243.
<4> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, P. 109 (Series). SNN77380.
<5> Royal Air Force, Vertical Aerial Photography, RAF VAP 3G/TUD/UK/118, 6229-31 (Photographs). SNN104890.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN56696 Report: CALLIS W.G.. 1989. Medieval Mears Ashby. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN109952 Report: CALLIS W.G.. 1981. Mears Ashby: From Ice Age to Space Age, 1981. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN115243 Plan: Hall, D.. 1982. Mears Ashby Parish Survey Plan.
- <4> 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. 109.
- <5> SNN104890 Photographs: Royal Air Force. Vertical Aerial Photography. RAF VAP 3G/TUD/UK/118, 6229-31.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (30)
- Parent of: Church House (Building) (1995/0/10)
- Parent of: Church of All Saints, Mears Ashby (Building) (1995/1/1)
- Parent of: Hill Farm (Monument) (1995/8)
- Parent of: Manor Farm (Monument) (1995/6)
- Parent of: Manor House, Manor Road (Building) (1995/5/1)
- Parent of: Mears Ashby Hall (Building) (1995/4/1)
- Parent of: Mears Ashby Vicarage (Monument) (1995/7)
- Parent of: Medieval Chalice (Find Spot) (1995/0/0)
- Parent of: Medieval Closes (Monument) (1995/0/4)
- Parent of: Medieval House Platforms (Monument) (1995/0/6)
- Parent of: No.11 North Street (Building) (1995/0/21)
- Parent of: No.11 Paddocks Lane (Building) (1995/0/17)
- Parent of: No.15 Bakehouse Lane (Building) (1995/0/9)
- Parent of: No.16 North Street (Building) (1995/0/20)
- Parent of: No.25 Ladys Lane (Building) (1995/0/14)
- Parent of: No.26 Paddocks Lane (Building) (1995/0/19)
- Parent of: No.26 Wellingborough Road (The Old Farmhouse) (Building) (1995/0/12)
- Parent of: No.29 Ladys Lane (Building) (1995/0/15)
- Parent of: No.30 Wilby Road (Village Farmhouse) & Attached Barn & Cartsheds (Building) (1995/0/2)
- Parent of: No.31 Ladys Lane (Building) (1995/0/16)
- Parent of: No.32 Wilby Road (The Cottage) (Building) (1995/9/1)
- Parent of: No.5 Duchess End (Building) (1995/0/13)
- Parent of: Nos.1 & 2 Wellingborough Road (Dale Farm Cottages) & No.31 Wilby Road (Crabtree Cottage) (Building) (1995/0/11)
- Parent of: Nos.2 & 4 Manor Road (Amy's Cottage & Tithe Barn Cottage) (Building) (1995/0/18)
- Parent of: Nos.24 & 26 (Ivy Cottage) Wilby Road, & Attached Barn to East (Building) (1995/0/7)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval Cross (Monument) (1995/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval Manor (Monument) (1995/2)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval Manor (North Manor) (Monument) (1995/3)
- Parent of: Saltway (Medieval Road/Trackway) (Monument) (1995/0/5)
- Parent of: The Griffins Head Public House (Building) (1995/0/3)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 83932 66620 (559m by 628m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MEARS ASHBY |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345523
Record last edited
Jan 27 2026 3:20PM
