Monument record 1837/1 - Possible Saxon Cemetery, Barrow Hill Copse

Saxon finds alleged to have been discovered in Barrow Hill Copse, near Slipton, some years before 1934.

{1} Features, pre 1934. Saxon burials and finds alleged to have been discovered in Barrow Hill Copse near Slipton, but no further details.

{2} Saxon finds unearthed 'some years ago' according to Mr. G. Charlton. Grid ref: SP95287980.

{3} Saxon finds alleged to have been discovered in Barrow Hill Copse, near Slipton, some years before 1934. No details.

{4} Nothing of archaeological interest seen at the indicated area. Mr G Charlton (authy 5) is dead and has no known relatives.

<1> 1951, Northamptonshire Past and Present (1/4), p.18 (checked) (Journal). SNN45453.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP97NE29 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.62 Site 4 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.

<4> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments, F1 JB 30-OCT-69 (Note). SNN111452.

<5> Historic England, Unknown, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments, inf Mr G Charlton (Woodford Lodge) (Oral Report). SNN111577.

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Feb 10 2025 8:03PM