Foxton deserted medieval village (Harbottle)
(NT 96840545) Foxton (Site of). (1)
Foxton in Farnham was sold to Edward Gallon in 1546. (2)
Remains of a deserted hamlet are situated in a large pasture field which slopes to the south-east, above the banks of the Foxton Burn which flows down the east side of the field. Low grass banks denote foundations of at least three small steadings and two garths. An old quarry in the river bank may post-date the desertion of the site and may have destroyed part of it.
Around the west side sweeps an old field bank in a semi-circle, running from the banks of the burn and separating rig and furrow ploughing from the site. A little track leads down the bank to the waters edge. A stone dyke on the north side contains much well-dressed stone. The field in which the site falls is unnamed. The reason for desertion has not been ascertained. (3)
The remains, though fragmentary and denuded are consistent with those of a small depopulated hamlet. Surveyed at 1:2500. (4)
Foxton was a delendent hamlet apparently associated with Sharperton. Hamlet sold to Edward Gallon in 1546. Belonged to Selbys of Biddleston by 1663. Armstrong's map of 1769 shows Foxton Farm but Greenwood's map of 1828 does not.
Surveyed by OS and marked on 1861 OS 1st ed. RAF APs of 1948 indicate there was ridge and furrow west and north of site. The land has recently been reclaimed. (5)
Foxton in Farnham was sold to Edward Gallon in 1546. (2)
Remains of a deserted hamlet are situated in a large pasture field which slopes to the south-east, above the banks of the Foxton Burn which flows down the east side of the field. Low grass banks denote foundations of at least three small steadings and two garths. An old quarry in the river bank may post-date the desertion of the site and may have destroyed part of it.
Around the west side sweeps an old field bank in a semi-circle, running from the banks of the burn and separating rig and furrow ploughing from the site. A little track leads down the bank to the waters edge. A stone dyke on the north side contains much well-dressed stone. The field in which the site falls is unnamed. The reason for desertion has not been ascertained. (3)
The remains, though fragmentary and denuded are consistent with those of a small depopulated hamlet. Surveyed at 1:2500. (4)
Foxton was a delendent hamlet apparently associated with Sharperton. Hamlet sold to Edward Gallon in 1546. Belonged to Selbys of Biddleston by 1663. Armstrong's map of 1769 shows Foxton Farm but Greenwood's map of 1828 does not.
Surveyed by OS and marked on 1861 OS 1st ed. RAF APs of 1948 indicate there was ridge and furrow west and north of site. The land has recently been reclaimed. (5)
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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 SURVEY, Deserted Medieval Villages of North Northumberland 1978; P J Dixon
HISTORIC AREA ASSESSMENT, Harbottle Village Atlas ; The Archaeological Practice Ltd
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1970; B H Pritchard
FIELD SURVEY, Deserted Medieval Villages of North Northumberland 1978; P J Dixon
HISTORIC AREA ASSESSMENT, Harbottle Village Atlas ; The Archaeological Practice Ltd
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