Monument record 1681 - Brigstock
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Summary
Brigstock is located in the former Rockingham Forest, a royal hunting forest. In origin it appears to have been the centre of a major Saxon royal estate with an associated old minster church. It developed into a substantial agricultural village during the medieval period but did not gain a market until the 15th century. It was still described as 'large and important' in the mid 19th century.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Complex village, possibly two separate settlements, one on either side of the stream.
<1> Foard G, 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Brigstock (Medieval + Post Medieval), (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN100441.
<2> Wilson D.M. (Editor), 1976, The Archaeology of Anglo-Saxon England, (unchecked) (Book). SNN107011.
<3> Loxston, Rev. G.R., 1977, Church of Saint Andrew, Brigstock, (unchecked) (Guide). SNN108952.
<4> Thornton M.J., 2005, Two Village Entrepreneurs in Late-Medieval Rockingham Forest, p.17-36 (unchecked) (Article). SNN109349.
<6> Foard G., 2000, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Brigstock, (unchecked) (Report). SNN101571.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN100441 Digital archive: Foard G. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Brigstock (Medieval + Post Medieval). Mapinfo\Archive\Extensive Survey\Brigstock. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN107011 Book: Wilson D.M. (Editor). 1976. The Archaeology of Anglo-Saxon England. Cambridge University Pres. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN108952 Guide: Loxston, Rev. G.R.. 1977. Church of Saint Andrew, Brigstock. 3rd Edition. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN109349 Article: Thornton M.J.. 2005. Two Village Entrepreneurs in Late-Medieval Rockingham Forest. Northamptonshire Past & Present. 58. Northants Record Society. p.17-36 (unchecked).
- <6> SNN101571 Report: Foard G.. 2000. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Brigstock. NCC. (unchecked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (65)
- Parent of: Bridge approx 5m from Horsebrook Cottage, Bridge Street (Building) (1681/0/39)
- Parent of: Brigstock Cemetery (Monument) (1681/4)
- Parent of: Brigstock Fair (Monument) (1681/8)
- Parent of: Brigstock Manor (Building) (1681/3/1)
- Parent of: Brigstock Market (Monument) (1681/1)
- Parent of: Brigstock Mill (Monument) (1681/7)
- Parent of: Brigstock School (Monument) (1681/9)
- Parent of: Brigstock United Reform Church (Building) (1681/0/44)
- Parent of: Brigstock War Memorial (Building) (1681/0/43)
- Parent of: Church of St. Andrew (Building) (1681/2/1)
- Parent of: Medieval Bakehouse (Monument) (1681/44)
- Parent of: Medieval close (Monument) (1681/27)
- Parent of: Medieval poor house (Monument) (1681/0/35)
- Parent of: Medieval tenement group (Monument) (1681/21)
- Parent of: Medieval tenement group (Monument) (1681/22)
- Parent of: Medieval tenement group (Monument) (1681/37)
- Parent of: No. 1 (Market House) and No. 5 Church Street (Building) (1681/0/24)
- Parent of: No. 1 Lyveden Road (Roke House) (Building) (1681/0/15)
- Parent of: No. 10 Church Street (Building) (1681/0/27)
- Parent of: No. 10 Hall Hill (Building) (1681/6/1)
- Parent of: No. 11 Hall Hill (Building) (1681/0/21)
- Parent of: No. 11 High Street (Pytchley House, The Old Forge and attached outbuildings) (Building) (1681/0/8)
- Parent of: No. 12 Hall Hill (Building) (1681/0/19)
- Parent of: No. 14 Hall Hill (Home Farm House) (Building) (1681/0/20)
- Parent of: No. 15 High Street (Building) (1681/0/57)
- Parent of: No. 16 High Street (Building) (1681/0/9)
- Parent of: No. 16 Park Walk (Building) (1681/0/28)
- Parent of: No. 17 High Street (Fotheringhay House) (Building) (1681/0/59)
- Parent of: No. 2 High Street (Building) (1681/0/7)
- Parent of: No. 2 Lyveden Road (Emoh Ruo) (Building) (1681/0/14)
- Parent of: No. 2 Mill Lane (Building) (1681/0/11)
- Parent of: No. 23 Bridge Street (Park Cottage) (Building) (1681/0/10)
- Parent of: No. 25 Benefield Road (Building) (1681/0/48)
- Parent of: No. 25 Park Walk (Whitehall House) (Building) (1681/0/6)
- Parent of: No. 35 High Street (Building) (1681/0/50)
- Parent of: No. 4 Church Street (Building) (1681/0/26)
- Parent of: No. 44 High Street (Building) (1681/0/54)
- Parent of: No. 46 High Street (Building) (1681/0/51)
- Parent of: No. 5 Stable Hill (Stable Hill Cottage) (Building) (1681/0/17)
- Parent of: No. 6 Stable Hill (Jeffs) (Building) (1681/0/16)
- Parent of: No. 8 Hall Hill (Brigstock House) (Building) (1681/0/22)
- Parent of: No. 8 Latham Street (Building) (1681/0/12)
- Parent of: Nos. 10 and 12 Latham Street (Building) (1681/0/13)
- Parent of: Nos. 29 and 31 Benefield Road (Building) (1681/0/49)
- Parent of: Nos. 3, 7 and 9 Church Street (Building) (1681/0/25)
- Parent of: Nos. 33, 37 and 39 Benefield Road (Building) (1681/0/47)
- Parent of: Nos. 5 and 7 Sudborough Road (Building) (1681/0/40)
- Parent of: Nos. 60-64 High Street (Monument) (1681/0/41)
- Parent of: Nos. 70-72 High Street (Monument) (1681/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible medieval building (Monument) (1681/36/1)
- Parent of: Possible medieval tenement group (Monument) (1681/23)
- Parent of: Possible undated quarry pit (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1681/0/5)
- Parent of: Post medieval dye works (Monument) (1681/33)
- Parent of: Post Medieval Tannery (Monument) (1681/43)
- Parent of: Pound on land immediately north of churchyard (Monument) (1681/0/34)
- Parent of: Rectory/Sike Manor (Monument) (1681/34)
- Parent of: Saxon and Post-Medieval features, Latham Road (Monument) (1681/5)
- Parent of: The Green Dragon Public House, Hall Hill (Building) (1681/0/18)
- Parent of: The Montagu Arms (Monument) (1681/0/30)
- Parent of: The Three Cocks (Monument) (1681/0/23)
- Parent of: The Vicarage, Church Street (Building) (1681/30/1)
- Parent of: Undated wells (Monument) (1681/0/4)
- Parent of: Unlocated human remains, Brigstock (Monument) (1681/0/29)
- Parent of: Unstratified medieval find (PAS Findspot) (1681/0/0)
- Parent of: White Hart (Monument) (1681/0/31)
Related Events/Activities (10)
- Event - Survey: 10 Hall Hill, 2002 (Building recording) (Ref: 9485051) (ENN103193)
- Event - Intervention: Brigstock Manor, 1983 (Excavation) (Ref: 9485010) (ENN11173)
- Event - Survey: Brigstock Manor, 2002 (Heritage Assessment) (Ref: 9485048) (ENN101735)
- Event - Intervention: Brigstock Village Relay, 1994 (Watching brief) (Ref: 9485018) (ENN17488)
- Event - Intervention: Corner Of High Street And Back Lane, 2001 (Watching Brief) (ENN100967)
- Event - Intervention: Hall Hill, 2001 (Watching brief) (Ref: 9483006) (ENN101525)
- Event - Interpretation: Latham Road, 1998 (Desk-based assessment) (Ref: 9485045) (ENN110666)
- Event - Intervention: Latham Road, 1998 (Trial trench) (Ref: 9485045) (ENN19384)
- Event - Survey: Market Cross, c.2001 (Photographic survey) (Ref: 9485053) (ENN106150)
- Event - Survey: Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey (Medieval/Post Medieval Period), 1995-2000 (ENN100382)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 94520 85312 (880m by 802m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIGSTOCK |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 9 2026 2:12PM
