Building record 600/1/5 - Former Medieval Priory Foundations
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{1} All that remains of the conventual church is a truncated fragment; the fine Early English arcaded west front gives some indication of vanished glories. Excavation in 1828 established foundations running more than 100ft east of the present building.
{2} Fig 1: sketch plan of foundations identified by Dryden in the C19th.
{3} Plan of monastic buildings at Canons Ashby;
<1> Steane J., 1974, The Northamptonshire Landscape, p.121 (checked) (Book). SNN5137.
<2> Taylor S.J., 1974, An Excavation on The Site of The Augustinian Priory, Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire, p.58 (checked) (Article). SNN71340.
<3> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, DR/25/54/68 (Archive). SNN115.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN5137 Book: Steane J.. 1974. The Northamptonshire Landscape. p.121 (checked).
- <2> SNN71340 Article: Taylor S.J.. 1974. An Excavation on The Site of The Augustinian Priory, Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 9. Northamptonshire Arch Soc. p.58 (checked).
- <3> SNN115 Archive: Dryden H.E.L.. 1842-1895. Dryden Collection. DR/25/54/68.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 57834 50525 (43m by 40m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANONS ASHBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Record last edited
Aug 14 2024 2:27PM
