ENN4160 - St. Mary's Church, 1828 (Excavation)

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Location

Grid reference SP 578 505 (point) Central
Civil Parish CANONS ASHBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Technique(s)

Organisation

Private

Date

Not recorded.

Description

In the 19th century Sir Henry Dryden of Canons Ashby House attempted to recover something of the lay-out of the monastic buildings, and also located a lead pipe which supposedly brought water to the conventual buildings from a well which still survives to the north of the church.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Article: Taylor S.J.. 1974. An Excavation on The Site of The Augustinian Priory, Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 9. Northamptonshire Arch Soc. p. 57-59.
  • <1> Book: Baker G.. 1830. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 2. p.7-17 (unchecked).
  • <3> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p. 35.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (5)

  • Canons Ashby (Monument)
  • Canons Ashby Priory (Monument)
  • Former Medieval Priory Church Foundations (Building)
  • Former Medieval Priory Foundations (Building)
  • St. Mary's Church (Building)

Record last edited

Dec 19 2024 5:51PM

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