Monument record 8418/1 - Banbury Lane
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Summary
Former drovers road
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Towcester lay close to two important droving routes, the Welsh Road and Banbury Way. The proximity of these roads doubtless stimulated interest in the trade in livestock and in hides.
[SMR Note: There is a discrepancy between name in EUS text and that of Banbury Lane.]
<1> Taylor J.; Foard G.; Laughton J.; Steadman S.; Ballinger J., 2002, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Towcester, 3.4 (checked) (Report). SNN103132.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN103132 Report: Taylor J.; Foard G.; Laughton J.; Steadman S.; Ballinger J.. 2002. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Towcester. NCC. 3.4 (checked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Survey: Cold Higham to Litchborough Water main, 2007 (Desk Based Assessment) (ENN104718)
- Event - Survey: Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey (Medieval/Post Medieval Period), 1995-2000 (ENN100382)
- Event - Survey: Northamptonshire Terrestrial Minerals Resource Assessment (TMRA), 2012-14 (ENN107119)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 63707 52805 (17908m by 12061m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MORETON PINKNEY |
| Civil Parish | BLAKESLEY |
| Civil Parish | PATTISHALL |
| Civil Parish | ROTHERSTHORPE |
| Civil Parish | ADSTONE |
| Civil Parish | SULGRAVE |
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER |
| Civil Parish | WESTON AND WEEDON |
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Civil Parish | COLD HIGHAM |
| Civil Parish | CULWORTH |
| Civil Parish | GAYTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 18 2024 9:57AM
