Monument record 3648 - Wythemail Park (Wilmer Park)
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{1} In Orlingbury, lone house with a wood, commonly called Wilmes Park. Lands c 300 acres. Inclosed grounds when first made a park in circa 1614 were taken out of Orlingbury common fields. Disparked 1658 present possessor Thomas Wentworth.
{2} Bridges states that when Wythemail Park was made in 1614, the 300 acres enclosed were taken out of the common fields. He adds that the land was disparked in 1657, but the name has survived. Wythemail alias Wilmer Park is mentioned frequently in the C19.
<1> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.121 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77325.
<2> Rowley R.T.; Fowler W.J. (Editors), 1974, Council for British Archaeology: Group 9 Newsletter, 4/26 (checked) (Newsletter). SNN17341.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 84 72 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ORLINGBURY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 27 2016 11:14AM
