Monument record 1698/0/12 - Tennis Court, Abington Park
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Summary
A tennis court was depicted in this location by 1925. By 1962, it was gone.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Late 19th and / or early C20th Tennis Court: approx centre SP77346165, being located a short distance north of the earth mound and the bandstand within the western part of the park. This is also present on the OS 6" map of 1924. The rectangular court is aligned approx. North-south and measures c. 60 x 30 metres. Slight east-west scarp recorded on AE Brown's Abington DMV earthwork almost certainly marks the north side of the court. Some of the earthworks recorded by Dr Welsh in a report to the SMR may also be associated {2}.
{3} Tennis court is depicted on the 1925 Ordnance Survey map.
Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), 25"/1925 (Map). SNN112944.
<1> Cadman, G., 2004, Northampton Abington Park, (unchecked) (Note). SNN103946.
<2> Welsh T.C., 1993, Abington Park, mound and earthworks (Report). SNN3437.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7735 6164 (37m by 58m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 28 2025 11:56AM
