Monument record 7196/119 - Tenters Furlong
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
It is likely that a cloth industry existed in Higham in the medieval and early post medieval period, although as yet there is only very limited documentary evidence, which may indicate both woollen cloth and linen production. In 1737 a furlong at the south east end of the town was called Tenters, implying the use of the land at some point for the tentering or stretching of cloth on frames after fulling. (1) (2)
<1> Foard G.; Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Higham Ferrers (Medieval - Industrial), (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN100543.
<2> COLBECK J., 1737, Higham Ferrers, 1737 (NRO Map 1004), (unchecked) (Map). SNN100548.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN100543 Digital archive: Foard G.; Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Higham Ferrers (Medieval - Industrial). Mapinfo\Archive\Extensive Survey\Higham Ferrers. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN100548 Map: COLBECK J.. 1737. Higham Ferrers, 1737 (NRO Map 1004). NRO Map 1004. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 96152 68136 (299m by 279m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGHAM FERRERS, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 14 2008 3:55PM
