Monument record 2470 - Geddington Chase
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Summary
Geddington Chase is an unenclosed woodland.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Geddington Chase was probably not emparked. Contains earthworks of medieval and post medieval banks. Irregular ridings are marked by substantial ramparts in places, but there is no enclosing embankment.
{2} Unenclosed woodland. The old ridings are wide and curving, unlike the later ones.
{5} No emparkment.
{6} In 1228 the medieval deer park owner was the Crown. Area marked by Speed probably part of Brigstock Park by Eyre's time.
{8} A cannon foundry is said to have been working in Geddington Woods in the 15th century but no evidence for this has been found, documentary or otherwise.
<1> HALL D.N., 1979, Oral Report to SMR, (checked) (Oral Report). SNN50882.
<2> Hall D. (Editor), 1980, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (10), p.48 (checked) (Journal). SNN22466.
<3> Saxton, 1576, Map of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire & Rutland, (unchecked) (Map). SNN42112.
<4> Speed J., 1610, Map of Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Map). SNN559.
<5> Eyre T. (Revised by Jefferys T.), 1779, Map of the County of Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Map). SNN1852.
<6> BURT J., Note in Card Index, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN42348.
<7> Geddington Chase, (unchecked) (Map). SNN105143.
<8> Bellamy, B, 1986, Geddington Chase: History of a Wood, p. 24 (Book). SNN115125.
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SNN50882 Oral Report: HALL D.N.. 1979. Oral Report to SMR. 11/12/1979. (checked).
- <2> SNN22466 Journal: Hall D. (Editor). 1980. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (10). CBA GROUP 9 Newsletter. 10. C.B.A.. p.48 (checked).
- <3> SNN42112 Map: Saxton. 1576. Map of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire & Rutland. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN559 Map: Speed J.. 1610. Map of Northamptonshire. (unchecked).
- <5> SNN1852 Map: Eyre T. (Revised by Jefferys T.). 1779. Map of the County of Northamptonshire. NRO Map 1119. (unchecked).
- <6> SNN42348 Notes: BURT J.. Note in Card Index. (unchecked).
- <7> SNN105143 Map: Geddington Chase. NRO Map 1451. (unchecked).
- <8> SNN115125 Book: Bellamy, B. 1986. Geddington Chase: History of a Wood. p. 24.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (9)
- Parent of: Birch Tree Lawn (Monument) (2470/9)
- Parent of: Cotton Hills (Monument) (2470/4)
- Parent of: Crab Tree Hills (Monument) (2470/5)
- Parent of: Great Brand & Little Brand (Monument) (2470/1)
- Parent of: Great Hames Sale (Monument) (2470/10)
- Parent of: Langley Quarter (Monument) (2470/6)
- Parent of: Pale Hill (Monument) (2470/7)
- Parent of: Pedlars Wells (Monument) (2470/8)
- Parent of: Upper Lodge, Geddington Wood (Monument) (2470/23)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 91396 85022 (3769m by 3329m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STANION, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
| Civil Parish | BRIGSTOCK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | GEDDINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 31 2023 9:35AM
