Monument record 535 - Byfield
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Summary
The village of Byfield consists of three separate parts, Church End, High Street and Westhorp, each based on a north-south street running along a ridge.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} The village of Byfield consists of three separate parts, Church End, High Street and Westhorp, each based on a north-south street running along a ridge. This is best depicted on the Enclosure Map of 1779 before modern development obscured the pattern.
{3} Drawings, measurements and rubbings of "Black Jack" leather tankard with date of 1691;
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.33 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
<2> 1779, Byfield Enclosure Map, (unchecked) (Map). SNN9881.
<3> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, DR/25/53/8,9,21 (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.33 (checked).
- <2> SNN9881 Map: 1779. Byfield Enclosure Map. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN115 Archive: Dryden H.E.L.. 1842-1895. Dryden Collection. DR/25/53/8,9,21.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5156 5322 (855m by 628m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BYFIELD |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 22 2025 11:59AM
