Monument record 613 - Medieval/Post Medieval Deer Park, Ashby

Medieval park which probably occupied the western part of the parish. Enclosed circa 1458. Relationship with Ashby Lodge (Mon 614) not established.

{1} A park at Ashby Legers is indirectly mentioned in a deed of 3rd April 1458.

{3} The park probably occupied the western part of the parish. The 'Ashby Lodge Estate' occurs in 1680; Ashby Lodge at SP 555 691 was built in 1722;

{4, 5} The park was enclosed c.1458, but the extent of the emparkment was not established.

<1> Nichols J., 1800, The History and Antiquities of The County of Leicester (v.3 pt.1 The Hundred of East Gascote), p.306 (unchecked) (Series). SNN9126.

<2> BRIDGES, Manuscript Notes, p.18 (unchecked) (Manuscript). SNN55417.

<3> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.247 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77327.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP56NE5 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<5> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments, F2 JB 17-MAR-69 (Note). SNN111452.

Record last edited

Jan 31 2025 2:32PM