Monument record 3050 - Weldon Park
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Summary
14th c. deer park
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{3} Documentary evidence for the medieval deer park of Weldon Park. In 1306 AD Richard Basset obtained license to enclose 71 acres in Halgh Wood as his park, situated in his manor of Weldon. Nothing is known of its later history. By 1587 AD the south part of the park was enclosed into two fields and lay outside the wood. Plan: Fig 147.
<1> 1587, Map of Weldon, (unchecked) (Map). SNN38028.
<2> STEANE J.M., 1975, The Medieval Parks of Northamptonshire, p.232 (unchecked) (Article). SNN37713.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.165 Site 7 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN38028 Map: 1587. Map of Weldon. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN37713 Article: STEANE J.M.. 1975. The Medieval Parks of Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Past & Present. 5 No.3. Northants Record Society. p.232 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.165 Site 7 (checked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 94625 90043 (1239m by 1074m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELDON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347732
Record last edited
Feb 7 2025 2:35PM
