Monument record 1454/1 - Possible site of Biggin

Possible site of a deserted Medieval settlement or grange and deer park of Peterborough Abbey indicated by cropmarks.

{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.

Record last edited

Feb 10 2025 8:04PM