Monument record 589 - Preston Capes
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Summary
Medieval settlement remains seen as earthworks comprise a broad hollow way and possible house remains, which appear to have been abandoned by 1742.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Broad hollow-way and possible house remains at SP 575546 suggest an abandoned grid street pattern. The remains had been abandoned by 1742.
{3} Painting dated July 1852;
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 167/Site 7 (Series). SNN77381.
<2> 1742, Preston Capes Tithe Map (Map). SNN8592.
<3> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, DR/25/221/11 (Archive). SNN115.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p. 167/Site 7.
- <2> SNN8592 Map: 1742. Preston Capes Tithe Map.
- <3> SNN115 Archive: Dryden H.E.L.. 1842-1895. Dryden Collection. DR/25/221/11.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (30)
- Parent of: Bank Cottage (Building) (589/0/5)
- Parent of: Bramley Cottage, High Latches & Crendon (Building) (589/0/10)
- Parent of: C11th/12th Cluniac Priory, Preston Capes (Monument) (589/1)
- Parent of: Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Preston Capes (Building) (589/3/1)
- Parent of: Danecot (Building) (589/0/6)
- Parent of: Ditch & Bank Earthwork of Uncertain Function, Possibly Medieval (Monument) (589/0/3)
- Parent of: Falcon Cottage (Building) (589/0/7)
- Parent of: Hillcrest (Building) (589/0/9)
- Parent of: Linear Settlement Features (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (589/0/19)
- Parent of: Linear Settlement Remains (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (589/0/20)
- Parent of: Manor Farmhouse (Building) (589/6/1)
- Parent of: Medieval Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (589/0/24)
- Parent of: Medieval Linear Feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (589/0/17)
- Parent of: Medieval Linear Settlement Features (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (589/0/12)
- Parent of: Medieval Pit (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (589/0/18)
- Parent of: Possible C11th Pits/Post Holes (Monument) (589/0/21)
- Parent of: Possible Ditch, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (589/0/26)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval Boundary (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (589/0/14)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval Mound (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (589/0/16)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval Mound (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (589/0/15)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (589/0/13)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Ponds (Monument) (589/0/2)
- Parent of: Preston Capes Castle (Monument) (589/2)
- Parent of: Swan Farmhouse (Formerly The Swan Pub) (Building) (589/5/1)
- Parent of: The Old Rectory (Building) (589/7/1)
- Parent of: The Orchard (Building) (589/0/8)
- Parent of: The Wilderness (Building) (589/0/11)
- Parent of: Undated Earthwork Bank (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (589/0/25)
- Parent of: Village Farmhouse (Building) (589/4/1)
- Parent of: West Orchard Farm (Monument) (589/8)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 57517 54843 (889m by 683m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PRESTON CAPES, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 339702
Record last edited
Feb 3 2025 8:42PM
