Monument record 3523 - Grendon
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Summary
Grendon was held by Countess Judith in 1086. Three mills were recorded. The church has 12th-century origins. At the north end of the village are the earthworks of a probable medieval manor.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} "Old farm implements were stacked at road junctions to be used to block the roads in the event of invasion"
{3} Brass rubbing of widow between two men in armour (1480).
<1> Northamptonshire Women's Institute, 1992, Northamptonshire Within Living Memory, p.190 (unchecked) (Chapter). SNN39673.
<2> Cadman G., 2014, 20th Century Military Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Logs 1, 2 & 3, p.12 (unchecked) (Report). SNN104868.
<3> Brass Rubbings at Ashmolean Museum, (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN41806.
<4> Taylor, CC, 1978, Aspects of village mobility in medieval and later times (Report). SNN110876.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN39673 Chapter: Northamptonshire Women's Institute. 1992. Northamptonshire Within Living Memory. Countryside Books. p.190 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN104868 Report: Cadman G.. 2014. 20th Century Military Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Logs 1, 2 & 3. N.C.C.. p.12 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN41806 Catalogue: Brass Rubbings at Ashmolean Museum. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN110876 Report: Taylor, CC. 1978. Aspects of village mobility in medieval and later times. CBA Research Report. 21. CBA.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (32)
- Parent of: 26 Main Road [former house] (Monument) (3523/0/26)
- Parent of: Barn at No. 20 Church Way (Building) (3523/0/12)
- Parent of: Grendon Hall (Building) (3523/3/1)
- Parent of: Hall Close Cottage (Building) (3523/0/10)
- Parent of: Manor Farmhouse (Building) (3523/5/1)
- Parent of: No. 20 Church Way (Building) (3523/0/11)
- Parent of: No.11 Church Way (Blacksmiths Cottage & Attached Forge) (Building) (3523/0/16)
- Parent of: No.15 Church Way (Building) (3523/0/17)
- Parent of: No.2 Main Road (Building) (3523/0/18)
- Parent of: No.26 Blackmile Lane (Building) (3523/0/5)
- Parent of: No.38 Main Road (Building) (3523/0/19)
- Parent of: No.40 Main Road (Building) (3523/0/20)
- Parent of: No.50 Main Road (Building) (3523/0/22)
- Parent of: No.6 Church Way (Building) (3523/0/7)
- Parent of: No.80 Main Road (Building) (3523/0/13)
- Parent of: Nos 27 & 29 Chequers Lane (Building) (3523/0/6)
- Parent of: Nos.1 & 3 Church Way & No.21 Main Road (Building) (3523/0/14)
- Parent of: Nos.16 & 18 Church Way (Building) (3523/0/9)
- Parent of: Nos.5 & 7 Church Way (Building) (3523/0/15)
- Parent of: Nos.54 to 58 Main Road (even) (Building) (3523/0/23)
- Parent of: Nos.8 & 10 Church Way & Wall Attached to the West (Building) (3523/0/8)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval & Post Medieval House Platforms (Monument) (3523/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Building Platform, Grendon (Monument) (3523/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Cross (Building) (3523/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Post Medieval Manor (Monument) (3523/4)
- Parent of: Possible WWII Radio Station (Grendon, 53-A) (Monument) (3523/8)
- Parent of: Post Medieval/Modern Farm (Monument) (3523/7)
- Parent of: Probable Medieval Manor, north of Grendon (Monument) (3523/2)
- Parent of: The Grange (Formerly Grendon Rectory) (Monument) (3523/6)
- Parent of: The Half Moon Public House (Building) (3523/0/21)
- Parent of: Unstratified Medieval Find (Find Spot) (3523/0/0)
- Parent of: Wayside Cross c.120m South of Hall Close Cottage (Building) (3523/0/3)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 87968 60621 (955m by 1143m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRENDON |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 21 2026 2:45PM
