1 The only artificial feature in the area of the proposed Deserted Medieval Village (PRN 4171) is a minor drainage moat associated with fast-flowing streams and modern drains.
3 The moat ...
The remains of a possible moat, a wide ditch usually surrounding a building. It could date from the Medieval period through to the Imperial period. It remains visible as an earthwork, and also shows up on aerial photographs. It is located 450m southeast of Newton. A possible associated fishpond and traces of house platforms and other features are also visible on aerial photography.
1 Between Newton and Clifton is a spot called St Thomas’ Cross at the crossroads where may still be seen a large stone with a hole in the centre, which ...
The site of a Medieval wayside cross. The cross stood at the cross roads 500m south of Newton. No traces of the cross remain.
1 Known as Holme in Domesday Book. A site can be seen along the stream N of the present Biggin Mill. From its watery situation it is likely that the ...
The site of a deserted settlement of Biggin. There is limited documentary evidence for the site but some traces of earthworks, including house platforms, are visible. It is situated to the southeast of Newton.
1 The possible extent of the medieval settlement based on the OS maps of 1886 23SE.
2 Domesday has three entries for Newton, in Brinklow Hundred. The Phillimore edition has a ...
The possible extent of the medieval settlement at Newton based on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886.