Building record 553/0/1 - C17th Horse Mounting Block

Mounting block or 'packhorse stone' of three stone steps. An inscription, now illegiable, formerly stated it was set up in 1659.

{1} Grid ref. SP 5047 5046

{2}By the side of the road between Byfield and Chipping Warden, near the turning to Aston le Walls, is a "pack horse stone". This is a modern mounting block consisting of three stone steps. On the side of the second step is an inscription stating that it was set up on the 30 July 1659.

{3} Photo

{4} Sketch, with measurements, and details of the inscription;

{5} See photograph. The date is no longer visible

<1> 1955, OS 6 INCH MAP, (unchecked) (Map). SNN10572.

<2> Markham C.A., 1896, The Stone Crosses of The County of Northampton, p.192 (unchecked) (Article). SNN59901.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP55SW4 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<4> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, DR/25/284/3 (Archive). SNN115.

<5> Colquhoun, FD, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, 22/Apr (Notes). SNN111540.

Record last edited

Feb 22 2024 12:35PM