Monument record 396 - Braunston
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} Braunston is not mentioned in the Domesday Survey but was presumably included amongst the berewicks dependent on the manor of Hambleton, since the chapelry of Braunston was later dependent on the church of Hableton. The name of braunston is first known during the 11th century as Burtone, meaning 'Fortified farmstead' of 'farmstead near a fortification'.
{3} Photo of buildings on Main Street dated 12th May 1963, now demolished;
<1> Blagrove D., 1995, Braunston, A Canal History, (unchecked) (Book). SNN104877.
<2> Williams, S., 2011, Building at Southfield House, High Street, Braunston: Level 2 Historic Building Survey, (checked) (Report). SNN107473.
<3> Miss June Swann, 1960s- 70s, Miss June Swann Photographic Archive (Photographs). SNN116665.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104877 Book: Blagrove D.. 1995. Braunston, A Canal History. Braunston Marina. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN107473 Report: Williams, S.. 2011. Building at Southfield House, High Street, Braunston: Level 2 Historic Building Survey. Midland Archaeological Services Fieldwork Reports. 330/11. Midland Arch. Services. (checked).
- <3> SNN116665 Photographs: Miss June Swann. 1960s- 70s. Miss June Swann Photographic Archive.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (7)
- Parent of: (structural record only) (Monument) (396/0)
- Parent of: 1, Chapel Court (Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel) (Building) (396/2/1)
- Parent of: Braunston Windmill (Monument) (396/5)
- Parent of: C18/19th Brickworks (Monument) (396/6)
- Parent of: Church of All Saints (Building) (396/1/1)
- Parent of: Farm buildings at Westfield House (Building) (396/7/1)
- Parent of: The Manor House (Building) (396/3/1)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 53985 66106 (932m by 641m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRAUNSTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 30 2025 12:30PM
