Monument record 1033/1 - Thornby Windmill
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Summary
There is a windmill mound north-west of the village. The mound is 20m in diameter and 1.2m high, with a pronounced ramp to the north-east.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Fieldname: Mill Bank.
{2} The feature is recorded as a "tumulus" on a map of Bannaventa and its environs.
{3} Windmill mound north-west of the village. The mound is 20m in diameter and 1.2m high, with a pronounced ramp to the north-east.
{4} Plan.
<1> 1840, Thornby Tithe Map, (unchecked) (Map). SNN12588.
<2> The Society of Antiquaries of London, 1853, Archaeologia (35), p.394+plate 16 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN58177.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.188 Site 4 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
<4> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP67NE12 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
<5> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments, F1 JB 13-FEB-69 (Note). SNN111452.
<5> Hall, D and Martin, P, 1981, Thornby Parish Survey, p. 37 (Article). SNN112439.
<6> RCHME, Undated, RCHME Inventory: Northamptonshire II (Central), AF0615738 (Archive). SNN112900.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SNN12588 Map: 1840. Thornby Tithe Map. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN58177 Journal: The Society of Antiquaries of London. 1853. Archaeologia (35). Archaeologia. 35. p.394+plate 16 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.188 Site 4 (checked).
- <4> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP67NE12 (checked).
- <5> SNN111452 Note: Baird, J. 1969. Field Investigators Comments. F1 JB 13-FEB-69.
- <5> SNN112439 Article: Hall, D and Martin, P. 1981. Thornby Parish Survey. CBA GROUP 9 NEWSLETTER. 11. CBA. p. 37.
- <6> SNN112900 Archive: RCHME. Undated. RCHME Inventory: Northamptonshire II (Central). Historic England Archive. AF0615738.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 66710 75930 (50m by 50m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THORNBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 341862
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 7:58PM
