Monument record 4959/4/1 - St James' Mansion
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Summary
A house was built on the site of the former St James Abbey; it had burnt down by 1680.
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Full Description
{1} St James' Abbey was surrendered on 25th August 1538 & estate was granted to Nicholas Giffard; built mansion on site of abbey;
{2} "....mansion house called St James' near Northampton lately built upon ground sometime belonging to late dissolved abbey....";
[3} Also known as 'The Hall House' and 'St James' House'. It had nine closes attached to it in the 17th century (NRO: X3449). It burnt down before 1680.
<1> SERJEANTSON R.M., 1906, The Abbey of St. James, Northampton, 262 (Article). SNN2183.
<2> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.151 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77327.
<3> Chapman A., 2000, Archaeological Evaluation Of The Former Express Lift Company, Abbey Works, Weedon Road, Northampton, p. 11 (Report). SNN100471.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN2183 Article: SERJEANTSON R.M.. 1906. The Abbey of St. James, Northampton. Journal of Northants Nat History Soc & Field Club. 13 NO.107. 262.
- <2> SNN77327 Book: Baker G.. 1830. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 1. p.151 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN100471 Report: Chapman A.. 2000. Archaeological Evaluation Of The Former Express Lift Company, Abbey Works, Weedon Road, Northampton. NCC. p. 11.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7365 6065 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2019 1:51PM
