Monument record 1010/0/33 - The Heronry
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Summary
Built in the late 17th century
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Full Description
{1} In the north of the park is The Heronry; the present structure dated to 1688 was restored by Robert 2nd Earl of Sunderland. It is said to be the only one in this part of kingdom.
<1> Baker G., 1822-36, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.104 (unchecked) (Book). SNN10400.
<2> Saxton, 1576, Map of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire & Rutland, (unchecked) (Map). SNN42112.
<3> KIP, 1709, Britannia Illustrata, (unchecked) (Illustration). SNN59638.
<4> Speed J., 1610, Map of Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Map). SNN559.
<5> Evans J., 1813, The Beauties of England and Wales (Northamptonshire), (unchecked) (Book). SNN44614.
<6> GOTCH J.A., 1940, Manor Houses of Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Book). SNN58776.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SNN10400 Book: Baker G.. 1822-36. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. p.104 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN42112 Map: Saxton. 1576. Map of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire & Rutland. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN59638 Illustration: KIP. 1709. Britannia Illustrata. 1. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN559 Map: Speed J.. 1610. Map of Northamptonshire. (unchecked).
- <5> SNN44614 Book: Evans J.. 1813. The Beauties of England and Wales (Northamptonshire). Northamptonshire. (unchecked).
- <6> SNN58776 Book: GOTCH J.A.. 1940. Manor Houses of Northamptonshire. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 6774 6560 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALTHORP, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 25 2023 11:49AM
