1 1961: Excavation either side of the Fosse Way exposed the cobbled foundations of the N gate and two periods of town defences. A clay rampart 9m wide was protected ...
An archaeological excavation on either side of the Fosse Way exposed the cobbled foundations of the north gatehouse and evidence of two periods of occupation associated with Chesterton Roman Camp.
1 The old Peyto mansion formerly stood on an eminence in a field called ‘Image Hill’ to the NW of the church. The manor house was built by John Peyto ...
The site of a manor house built in the Post Medieval period to replace an earlier hall. It was demolished in 1802. The site of the manor house is visible on aerial photographs. It stood 350m north of the church, Chesterton.
1 The watermill and the pond called Mylne Pool are referred to in 1554 and 1689.
2 In hearth tax returns of 1662-74 a watermill with two hearths is recorded. Information ...
Chesterton Watermill, for which there is documentary evidence from the Post Medieval to the late Imperial period. The present mill building dates to the early 17th century, and an overshot waterwheel is still in place. It stands 350m south of Chesterton Windmill.
1 The Post Medieval mansion (PRN 791) appears to have replaced a Medieval hall.
2 Manorial history described. In c1470 John Peyto rebuilt the moated manor by the church.
3 New Scheduling ...
The site of a manor house dating to the Medieval period which was probably surrounded by the moat. It was situated 100m north west of the church, Chesterton.