Building record 2775/2/4 - The Monk's Sink; Stone Trough c.1m N of St. Andrew's Church Chancel

Stone trough of indeterminate use. Probably C14th or C15th. Limestone ashlar.

{1} Stone trough of indeterminate use. Probably C14th or C15th. Limestone ashlar. Rectangular trough with remains of ridge around uppermost edge of side walls. Iron bands at mid points of long sides. Known locally as The Monks Sink. May possibly have had a use connected with the collegiate Church of St. Andrew (q.v.).

{3} In churchyard, a large rectangular stone trough, perhaps a medieval coffin.

{4} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 17/50 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G10 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN41470.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1984, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.40 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77384.

<4> Photographs of buildings in Cotterstock (Photographs). SNN112091.

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Aug 5 2021 11:35AM