Monument record 9215 - Bayard's Green
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Summary
An extensive area of heathland outside Brackley said to be the site of medieval tournaments
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1}The continuing importance of Brackley during the medieval period is reflected in the tournaments which were held just outside the town on Bayards Green. Bayard’s Green, synonymous with Horses’ Green, was an extensive area of heathland, covering several hundred acres, to the south of Brackley in the lordships of Croughton, Imley [Evenley?] and Hinton, part of a much larger heath extending into Oxfordshire. A tournament was held there in 1249, a second great tournament in 1267 and another in 1313.
{2} Baker locates Bayards Green (synonymous with Horses' Green) near Evenley Mill.
<1> Ballinger J.; Foard G., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Brackley, Section 2.0 Topographical Development (Digital archive). SNN100499.
<2> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p. 561 (Book). SNN77327.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN100499 Digital archive: Ballinger J.; Foard G.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Brackley. Mapinfo\Archive\Extensive Survey\Brackley. Northants County Council. Section 2.0 Topographical Development.
- <2> SNN77327 Book: Baker G.. 1830. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 1. p. 561.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 60 35 (point) Unknown |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HINTON-IN-THE-HEDGES, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | CROUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | EVENLEY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 10 2023 9:34AM
