Monument record 1454/1 - Possible site of Biggin
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Summary
Possible site of a deserted Medieval settlement or grange and deer park of Peterborough Abbey indicated by cropmarks.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Biggin was a grange, with deer-park, of Peterborough Abbey;
{2} There was possibly a DMV at Biggin some enclosure and depopulation here, 1518.
{3} 'New Place' or 'Biggin Grange' was built in the late 12th century by Abbot Benedict; located at TL011891;
{5} Earthworks visible on aerial photographs; irregular eathworks within a rectangular enclosed area possibly associated with Biggin Grange. A slight hollow in front of the hall may be a garden feature. Possibly circular in shape occupying the whole area within an enclosure to the east of the hall; G.FOARD (21/1/1981);TL011891;
NCCAP:TL0189/8+9;
{6}Documentary evidence identified by G Foard indicates that in the 14th century its buildings included a kitchen, barn and malt kiln with a vineyard being establised in 1308.
{8} No evidence for desertion seen in the area, the suggested site is under crop.
<1> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.412 (checked) (Book). SNN77326.
<2> Beresford M.W., 1954, The Lost Villages of England, p.369 (unchecked) (Extract). SNN7102.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, TL08NW31 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<4> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.72/Site 13 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77379.
<5> FOARD G.R., 1981, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN51026.
<6> CADMAN G.E., 1998, Biggin, Benefield; Archaeological and Historic Landscape Management Guidance, (unchecked) (Document). SNN54971.
<7> Royal Air Force, Vertical Aerial Photography, CPE/UK/2109 4371-2 (Photographs). SNN104890.
<8> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments, F1 JB 01-OCT-69 (Note). SNN111452.
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SNN77326 Book: Bridges J.. 1791. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 2. p.412 (checked).
- <2> SNN7102 Extract: Beresford M.W.. 1954. The Lost Villages of England. p.369 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. TL08NW31 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.72/Site 13 (unchecked).
- <5> SNN51026 Uncertain: FOARD G.R.. 1981. ORAL REPORT TO SMR. (unchecked).
- <6> SNN54971 Document: CADMAN G.E.. 1998. Biggin, Benefield; Archaeological and Historic Landscape Management Guidance. (unchecked).
- <7> SNN104890 Photographs: Royal Air Force. Vertical Aerial Photography. CPE/UK/2109 4371-2.
- <8> SNN111452 Note: Baird, J. 1969. Field Investigators Comments. F1 JB 01-OCT-69.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
Grid reference | Centred TL 01115 89113 (247m by 277m) Approximate |
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Civil Parish | BENEFIELD, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Civil Parish | OUNDLE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 361084
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 8:04PM