Monument record 1699 - Open Field System, Abington
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Summary
An area of common fields that were enclosed soon after 1671.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} Common fields are said to have been enclosed by agreement in 1659.
{3} Most of parish shown as enclosed by this time; 2 large fields apparently still open; that in the north is called 'The Open Field; that in the south is called 'The Open Field Beneath Windmill Hill'.
{4} Enclosed soon after 1671. Describes Abington as "an enclosed lordship".
{5} Whole of parish enclosed by this time.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.212 (part checked) (Series). SNN77383.
<2> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.7 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77327.
<3> Grant V., 1671, Map of Abington (NRO Map 4524), (unchecked) (Map). SNN41646.
<4> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.400 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77325.
<5> 1742, Abington Estate Map, (unchecked) (Map). SNN41652.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN77383 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.212 (part checked).
- <2> SNN77327 Book: Baker G.. 1830. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 1. p.7 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN41646 Map: Grant V.. 1671. Map of Abington (NRO Map 4524). NRO Map 4524. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN77325 Book: Bridges J.. 1791. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 1. p.400 (unchecked).
- <5> SNN41652 Map: 1742. Abington Estate Map. NRO Map 471. (unchecked).
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Related Events/Activities (3)
Location
Grid reference | SP 779 617 (point) Approximate |
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Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 31 2025 10:14AM