Monument record 1160/151/1 - Wood Street
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Summary
Known as Cock Lane in the 18th century, Wood Street connected Lady's Lane to Abington Street to the south. The route was lost during the development of the Grosvenor Centre in the late 20th century.
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Full Description
{2} Known in the 13th century as Whitefriars Lane and in the century after it is occasionally known as St Michael's Street. Sometimes known as Wood Street in Elizabethan times and as Cock Lane in the 18th century (due to the location of the Cock Inn at the Abington Street end of this street).
<1> Noble; Butlin, 1746, Town Map, (checked) (Map). SNN430.
<2> Cox Rev.J.C., 1898, Records of The Borough of Northampton, p. 528 (Book). SNN3420.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7561 6070 (39m by 206m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 9 2025 3:36PM
