Monument record 589/1 - C11th/12th Cluniac Priory, Preston Capes

Possible site of alien Cluniac Priory founded circa 1090 by Hugh de Legustre, adjoining his castle at Preston Capes. It was removed to Daventry in 1107-8.

{3} Hugh de Legustre founded a Cluniac priory c.1090 adjoining his castle at Preston Capes. Due to a lack of water and the proximity of the castle the priory moved to Daventry in 1107-8.

{5} A Cluniac Priory was founded c.1090 by Hugh de Leicester 'adjoining his castle' at Preston Capes. This site remained the centre of the manor, even though the priory was moved to Daventry in 1107-8.

{6} CRO Northampton hold no additional information relating to the site of this early house. The parish church is 13 c and there is no evidence of an earlier building.

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP55SE11 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<2> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.310+426+428 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77327.

<3> Knowles; Hadcock, 1971, Medieval Religious Houses England and Wales, p.99 (unchecked) (Book). SNN10192.

<4> Serjeantson R.M.; Ryland W. (Editors), 1906, The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire, p.109 (unchecked) (Series). SNN100369.

<5> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.163 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.

<6> Colquhoun, FD, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 FDC 02-JUL-70 (Notes). SNN111540.

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Feb 10 2025 7:15PM