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North Raunds Saxon and Medieval Settlement is a complex archaeological site in Northamptonshire that encompasses settlement remains spanning the Saxon and medieval periods. Excavations have revealed evidence of sustained occupation from the early Saxon period through the medieval era, with structures and artefacts indicating domestic and possibly ecclesiastical activity. The site preserves stratified deposits that have contributed significantly to understanding Anglo-Saxon settlement patterns and the transition to medieval occupation in the East Midlands. The survival of archaeological deposits with good preservation conditions makes North Raunds an important resource for studying vernacular settlement development in central England.
North Raunds Saxon and Medieval Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013316. View the official record →
North Raunds Saxon and Medieval Settlement is a complex archaeological site in Northamptonshire that encompasses settlement remains spanning the Saxon and medieval periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013316.
North Raunds Saxon and Medieval Settlement is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013316.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Irthlingborough bowl barrow, 760m west of Rutland Lodge (3.7 km), Raunds bowl barrow (4.4 km), Crow Hill Iron Age hillfort with associated Iron Age, Roman and Medieval settlements (4.5 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of North Raunds Saxon and Medieval Settlement's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
North Raunds Saxon and Medieval Settlement stands on Great Oolite Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is sandstone, limestone and argillaceous rocks.