Monument record 373/1 - Site of St. Mary's Church and churchyard, Upper Catesby

Former medieval parish church. Largely demolished in the 16th century at the same time as the priory at Lower Catesby, although part of the tower and west wall still stood in the 18th century. The only visible remains are an 18th-century chest tomb located in the graveyard

{1} Upon the destruction of the monastery [1536-37, Lower Catesby], the church was in part demolished, and with the parsonage house has been rendered useless for near 200 years… [In 1721] some remains of the tower, with four butresses, and a small western window, and the foundation walls are still extant. Three monuments recorded. [Engraving titled 'View of the ruins of the Church of Upper Catesby, July 1721].

{2} Some ruins still survived in the early 19th century.

<1> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p. 35 (Book). SNN77325.

<2> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p. 276 (Book). SNN77327.

Record last edited

Oct 5 2018 12:43PM