Monument record 1699 - Open Field System, Abington

{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.

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Apr 30 2025 8:55AM