Monument record 6963 - Possible Medieval Deer Park (Shipley)
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Summary
In the 13th century Simon de Montford was given licence to enclosure his wood of 'Shyplegh'.
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Full Description
{1} There seems to be some doubt as to the siting of this park, but there is a Shipley Wood in Kelmarsh. In 1257 Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, was given license to enclose his wood of Shyplegh within the forest of Northampton, and make a park thereof without a deer leap.
<1> STEANE J.M., 1975, The Medieval Parks of Northamptonshire, p.231 (checked) (Article). SNN37713.
<2> 1257, Calendar of Charter Rolls, (unchecked) (Document). SNN106197.
<3> Gover J.E.B.; Mawer A.; Stenton F.M. (Eds.), 1933, The Place-names of Northamptonshire, p.116 (unchecked) (Series). SNN5881.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN37713 Article: STEANE J.M.. 1975. The Medieval Parks of Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Past & Present. 5 No.3. Northants Record Society. p.231 (checked).
- <2> SNN106197 Document: 1257. Calendar of Charter Rolls. 1226-57. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN5881 Series: Gover J.E.B.; Mawer A.; Stenton F.M. (Eds.). 1933. The Place-names of Northamptonshire. English Place-Name Society. 10. Cambridge University. p.116 (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 72 80 (602m by 600m) Unknown |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KELMARSH, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 4 2021 10:35AM
