Monument record 953/31 - Possible Workhouse, Cotton End
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Summary
A workhouse was recorded at Long Buckby in the 18th century. It may have been located in Cotton End.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} A workhouse is believed to have been situated at the east end of the village in Cotton End. When a row of cottages was demolished in the 1960's two large ovens were found in its walls.
{3} A parliamentary report of 1777 recorded a workhouse at Long Buckby for up to 14 inmates.
<1> BALLINGER J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Long Buckby (Industrial), (part checked) (Digital archive). SNN100506.
<2> Foard G.; Ballinger J., 2000, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Long Buckby, (unchecked) (Report). SNN101574.
<3> Higginbotham P., 2021, The Workhouse: The Story of an Institution… (Website). SNN112832.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN100506 Digital archive: BALLINGER J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Long Buckby (Industrial). Mapinfo\Archive\Extensive Survey\Long Buckby. Northants Couny Council. (part checked).
- <2> SNN101574 Report: Foard G.; Ballinger J.. 2000. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Long Buckby. NCC. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN112832 Website: Higginbotham P.. 2021. The Workhouse: The Story of an Institution…. http://www.workhouses.org.uk/.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 6398 6790 (point) Possible |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LONG BUCKBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 8 2021 2:03PM
