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MONUMENT NO. 359611

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A small motte and bailey, excavated in 1970 and since completely levelled. It had been constructed in two phases and abandoned in the 13th century. Traces of a manorial site of several periods and of an 11th century timber manor-house were found during the excavations, the latter under the motte.

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(TL 00952738) Earthwork (NR) (1)

A small motte and bailey, excavated in 1970 and since completely levelled. It had been constructed in two phases and abandoned in the 13th century. Traces of a manorial site of several periods and of an 11th century timber manor-house were found during the excavations, the latter under the motte. (2,3)

Amorphous ground disturbance in a harvested wheat field indicates the site of the motte and bailey, but the plan cannot be interpreted from ground inspection. No further information; excavations were done from London and the locals know nothing. (4)

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( 1) Ordnance Survey Map (Scale / Date)

OS 6" 1960

( 2) General reference

DOE England 1970 5 25 (BK Davison)

( 3) Council for British Archaeology Group 9: South Midlands archaeology newsletter

BK Davison 1, 1971 Page(s)16-17

( 4) Field Investigators Comments

F1 NKB 17-AUG-73

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