Monument record 478/0/1 - Principal Double Tree Avenue Within Fawsley Park

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{2} In 1741 the principal avenue is a double row of trees running north-eastwards through the entire park from Horse Pond, and focussed on Fawsley Hall at its south-west. Mon 478/0/13 may form the remnants of a drive running along the avenue.

{3} Appears to have been shortened by 1812, and terminates with a small building at its north-east end.


<1> Eyre T. (Revised by Jefferys T.), 1779, Map of the County of Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Map). SNN1852.

<2> 1741, Map of Fawsley, (checked) (Map). SNN8611.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1812, First Edition Ordnance Survey Surveyors Drawings (Sheet 228), (unchecked) (Map). SNN105835.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Eyre T. (Revised by Jefferys T.). 1779. Map of the County of Northamptonshire. NRO Map 1119. (unchecked).
  • <2> Map: 1741. Map of Fawsley. (checked).
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1812. First Edition Ordnance Survey Surveyors Drawings (Sheet 228). 2 Inches to 1 Mile. 228. (unchecked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 56773 57510 (963m by 1095m) Approximate
Civil Parish FAWSLEY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 18 2012 4:43PM

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