Monument record 638/42 - Newlands

Documentary references suggest the area was developed in the 12th century. It was known as Newlands from at least the 14th century.

{1}In 1086 there were 10 bordars in Daventry and Drayton. At an uncertain date, but probably in the mid to late 12th century, more burgages were created on the western side of Daventry, in the street known as Newlands from at least the early 14th century. The name suggests an area freshly built upon at some time and Brown believes that the interval between the sets of burgages in High Street and in Newlands was not a long one. A quitclaim of 1359 which referred to Newlands separately from Daventry suggests that it was regarded as a distinctive area, again no doubt reflecting the commercial attraction of this important thoroughfare.

{2}Watching brief carried out by A. Hannan during construction of a new road (Newlands) and demolition of adjacent buildings. No details known of findings.

<1> Ballinger J.; Foard G., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Daventry (Medieval/Post Medieval/ Industrial), Section 3.4.2 Borough/Burgage (Digital archive). SNN100501.

<2> HANNAN A., 1982, Oral Report to SMR, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN50425.

<3> BROWN A.E., 1991, Early Daventry (An Essay In Early Landscape Planning), Figure 8 Daventry 1571 (Book). SNN57948.

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