Medieval farmstead north west of Clennell (Netherton with Biddlestone)
NT 92240736. Oval earthwork. (1)
Remains of a small earthwork situated upon a gentle east slope of pasture at approx 800 ft above sea-level. It consists of four contiguous irregular-shaped enclosures bounded by banks of earth and stone. There are traces of what appear to have been two small rectangular huts, end to end. In the centre of the site, a small oval-shaped compartment may have been another dwelling-place. The site appears to have been a Homestead for one or more families with their stock. (2)
The work in form and construction is consistent with the local type of native homestead, the rectangular huts being possible later additions. In fair condition. Surveyed at 1:2500. (3)
The presence of any Romano-British work here is questionable, the whole appears to be contemporary and is more likely to be associated with the rig and furrow ploughing to the north and west. (4)
As described in report of 29/1/75. Surveyed at 1:10,000. (5)
NT 9221 0735. Medieval farmstead 650m NW of Clennell. Scheduled RSM No 25021. The remains of a farmstead of medieval date, visible as four irregular contiguous enclosures and the remains of two rectangular houses. The enclosures are bounded by earthen banks 4m wide which stand to a height of 0.7m. The largest enclosure measures a maximum of 17m by 21m and the smallest 8m by 6m. The rectangular houses are attached to the outside of the most easterly enclosure and measure 4m by 6m. (6)
Remains of a small earthwork situated upon a gentle east slope of pasture at approx 800 ft above sea-level. It consists of four contiguous irregular-shaped enclosures bounded by banks of earth and stone. There are traces of what appear to have been two small rectangular huts, end to end. In the centre of the site, a small oval-shaped compartment may have been another dwelling-place. The site appears to have been a Homestead for one or more families with their stock. (2)
The work in form and construction is consistent with the local type of native homestead, the rectangular huts being possible later additions. In fair condition. Surveyed at 1:2500. (3)
The presence of any Romano-British work here is questionable, the whole appears to be contemporary and is more likely to be associated with the rig and furrow ploughing to the north and west. (4)
As described in report of 29/1/75. Surveyed at 1:10,000. (5)
NT 9221 0735. Medieval farmstead 650m NW of Clennell. Scheduled RSM No 25021. The remains of a farmstead of medieval date, visible as four irregular contiguous enclosures and the remains of two rectangular houses. The enclosures are bounded by earthen banks 4m wide which stand to a height of 0.7m. The largest enclosure measures a maximum of 17m by 21m and the smallest 8m by 6m. The rectangular houses are attached to the outside of the most easterly enclosure and measure 4m by 6m. (6)
N1059
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1957; A S Phillips
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1970; B H Pritchard
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1975; I S Sainsbury
HISTORIC AREA ASSESSMENT, Alwinton Village Atlas ; The Archaeological Practice Ltd
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1970; B H Pritchard
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1975; I S Sainsbury
HISTORIC AREA ASSESSMENT, Alwinton Village Atlas ; The Archaeological Practice Ltd
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