Monument record 2506/1 - Medieval/ post medieval rabbit warren, north-west of Rectory Farm
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Summary
There are eight scattered mounds, three of which lie on top of ridge and furrow.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} A good series of pillow mounds scattered about the south east corner of the field. Eight mounds were noted, all about 1.5–2ft in height. One is circular, about 6yds in diameter, the others are elongated from 3.5 by 9 yds to 4.5 by 25 yds in size (measurements estimated by pacing). The mounds are flattish or gently rounded in profile and where a relationship can be seen are later than ridge and furrow.
{2} There are eight scattered mounds, three of which lie on top of ridge and furrow. One is circular, only 2m in diameter and 0.25m high. The others are all rectangular, 1.25m-1.5m wide, 3m-7m long and 0.25m–0.5m high.
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1975, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1974, 10/174 (checked) (Report). SNN41605.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.186/Site 17 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN41605 Report: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1975. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1974. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 10. Northants Archaeology Soc. 10/174 (checked).
- <2> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.186/Site 17 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 987 889 (100m by 100m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BENEFIELD, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347496
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 8:04PM
