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> Map: 1840. Thornby Tithe Map. (unchecked).
  • <2> Journal: The Society of Antiquaries of London. 1853. Archaeologia (35). Archaeologia. 35. p.394+plate 16 (unchecked).
  • <3> 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> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP67NE12 (checked).
  • <5> Note: Baird, J. 1969. Field Investigators Comments. F1 JB 13-FEB-69.
  • <5> Article: Hall, D and Martin, P. 1981. Thornby Parish Survey. CBA GROUP 9 NEWSLETTER. 11. CBA. p. 37.
  • <6> 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

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