Monument record 1156/11 - Possible Medieval Religious House at Ecton
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Summary
There are documentary references to a possible medieval nunnery or cell at Ecton
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} There are documentary references to a possible medieval nunnery or cell at Ecton. Local tradition states that Ecton House was formerly "a nunnery or cell sub-ordinate to Delapre Abbey.
{3} There is also reference to a holding of the Priory of St Mary, and this may explain the reference to a courtyard at the back of The Hall called The Nun’s Court.
<1> Cole J., 1825, The History and Antiquities of Ecton, p.31 (unchecked) (Book). SNN47349.
<2> Salzman L.F.(ed), 1937, The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire, p.123 (unchecked) (Series). SNN100371.
<3> Foard G., 1993, Ecton: Its Lost Village and Landscape Park, p.338 (checked) (Article). SNN54811.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN47349 Book: Cole J.. 1825. The History and Antiquities of Ecton. p.31 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN100371 Series: Salzman L.F.(ed). 1937. The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire. 4. University of London. p.123 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN54811 Article: Foard G.. 1993. Ecton: Its Lost Village and Landscape Park. Northamptonshire Past & Present. 8 No.5. Northants.Record Society. p.338 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 828 636 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ECTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 30 2019 1:15PM
