Monument record 5993/0/1 - Early C19th Cruciform Avenue(s) of Trees

{1} Substantial cruciform arrangement of avenues is shown on Bryant's map of 1827, at this date it is unclear what is the focus of the avenue. A number of small rectangular plantations are also shown, but there is little else shown to suggest a designed element to the landscape.

{2} The avenue is almost focussed on Ashton Wold Farm, which is located just south-east of its intersection.

{3} Running beside the main west-east avenue are ditches, which also survive to preserve in part the circle of trees around the avenue crossing. The north section of avenue survives as a track, lined with young chestnuts, but to the south the line of the avenue has moved slightly to the west.

<1> Bryant A., 1827, Map of The County of Northampton, (part checked) (Map). SNN2733.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1811-9, First Edition Ordnance Survey Surveyors Drawings, Sheet 269 (Map). SNN104902.

<3> 2010, Ashton Wold (Register of Parks & Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England), (unchecked) (Report). SNN107179.

<4> 2010, Ashton Wold (Register of Parks & Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England) Registration Advice Report, (unchecked) (Report). SNN107180.

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Oct 23 2024 10:59AM