Monument record 6854 - Thenford House Park

{2} "Thenford House was built by late Mr. Wadhull about 1765; lord of manor is S. Army Severne Esq."; illustrates Severne Arms.

{4} Michael Woodhill, Esq. House only. Second editon 1791.

{5} Present handsome mansion surrounded by thriving plantations erected by late Mr Wadhul c1765. (Sheriff of Northampton 1783 - family at Thenford c15th century). 350 acres old enclosure, inclosed Act of Parliament 1766 - 950 acres total. Sam Amy Severne. Lord of Manor - 850 acres - inherited 1824.

{6} Manor house seat of great antiquity, part built during reign of Queen Elizabeth. Present Lord - John Woodhall, Esq.

{7} Thenford House. Begun 1761, inscription on engraving of Michael Woodhull, completed probably by 1765.

{8} Coalbrookdale gates - account book exists - CRO.Owner in 1988 - Michael Heseltine.

<1> , 1950, Ordnance Survey 2.5 Inch Series, SP54 (unchecked) (Map). SNN59244.

<2> CLARKE G., 1850, Untitled Source, (unchecked) (Note). SNN45697.

<3> , MAP, (unchecked) (Map). SNN58920.

<4> Eyre T. (Revised by Jefferys T.), 1779, Map of the County of Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Map). SNN1852.

<5> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.714 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77327.

<6> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Book). SNN77325.

<7> Pevsner N.; Cherry B., 1973, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p.425 (unchecked) (Series). SNN1320.

<8> BURT J., NOTE, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN45016.

<9> Crafer, M.; Hall, M. & Wagner, M., 1991, Historic Water and Woodland Features at Thenford House: A Preliminary Report on Their Heritage Importance and Options for Restoration, (checked) (Report). SNN108808.

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Feb 6 2014 2:48PM