Monument record 3980 - Rothwell
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Summary
Medieval town first mentioned 1173-6. Taxed as a borough from 1307.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Medieval borough. References in 1173 and 1176 to free burgage. In 1307 Rothwell was taxed as a borough from 1307.
{11} Small reproduction of sketch of the town;
{12} Two photos of 19 Bridge Street, one of the rear, undated, also four photos of The White House, High Street, three dated 20th July 1993, one dated 1st March 1994, also photo of The Old Greyhound, 22 High Street, also nine photos of 4 Market Hill, six undated, one dated 14th November 1994, one dated 7th June 1995, one dated 27th September 1995, also photo of buildings in Hospital Hill dated 2nd July 1996;
<1> Beresford, MW, and Finberg, HPR, 1973, English medieval boroughs: a handlist, (unchecked) (Document). SNN33700.
<2> WILLARD, Uncertain, p.433 (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN58859.
<3> 1964, Cartulary of Cirencester, p.564+569 (unchecked) (Document). SNN58860.
<4> Foard G, 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Rothwell (Medieval and Post Medieval), (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN100514.
<5> CHAPMAN A., 1996-7, Rothwell, Wales Street, (checked) (Note). SNN104093.
<6> Gough J.V., 2001, A Railway Station for Rothwell?, p.80-81 (unchecked) (Article). SNN102524.
<7> TINGLE M., 2003, An Archaeological Desk Based Assessment, Evaluation and Watching Brief at Land off Market Place, Rothwell, (unchecked) (Full Report). SNN105158.
<9> Foard G.; Ballinger J., 2000, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Rothwell, (unchecked) (Report). SNN101563.
<10> Dawson M., 2000, Archaeology Desktop Assessment, Land At Sandy Hill Farm, Rothwell, Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Report). SNN100489.
<11> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, DR/25/232/11 (Archive). SNN115.
<12> Photographs of buildings in Rothwell (Photographs). SNN113168.
Sources/Archives (11)
- <1> SNN33700 Document: Beresford, MW, and Finberg, HPR. 1973. English medieval boroughs: a handlist. JI 1/614BM37. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN58859 Uncertain: WILLARD. Uncertain. p.433 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN58860 Document: 1964. Cartulary of Cirencester. ED ROSS II. p.564+569 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN100514 Digital archive: Foard G. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Rothwell (Medieval and Post Medieval). Mapinfo\Archive\Extensive Survey\Rothwell. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
- <5> SNN104093 Note: CHAPMAN A.. 1996-7. Rothwell, Wales Street. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 27. (checked).
- <6> SNN102524 Article: Gough J.V.. 2001. A Railway Station for Rothwell?. Northamptonshire Past and Present. 54. Northants Record Society. p.80-81 (unchecked).
- <7> SNN105158 Full Report: TINGLE M.. 2003. An Archaeological Desk Based Assessment, Evaluation and Watching Brief at Land off Market Place, Rothwell. (unchecked).
- <9> SNN101563 Report: Foard G.; Ballinger J.. 2000. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Rothwell. NCC. (unchecked).
- <10> SNN100489 Report: Dawson M.. 2000. Archaeology Desktop Assessment, Land At Sandy Hill Farm, Rothwell, Northamptonshire. Samuel Rose. (unchecked).
- <11> SNN115 Archive: Dryden H.E.L.. 1842-1895. Dryden Collection. DR/25/232/11.
- <12> SNN113168 Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Rothwell.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (43)
- Parent of: (structural record only) (Monument) (3980/0)
- Parent of: Allotments, Kettering Road (Monument) (3980/62)
- Parent of: Avalon Boot & Shoe Works, Littlewood Street (Monument) (3980/24)
- Parent of: Avalon Works Boot & Shoe Factory, Corner of Crispin Street & Cross Street (Monument) (3980/32/1)
- Parent of: Ball's Prize Plough Works (Monument) (3980/42)
- Parent of: Blue Bell, Bell Hill (Building) (3980/29/1)
- Parent of: Boot & Shoe Factory, Kettering Road (Monument) (3980/43)
- Parent of: Boot and shoe factory, corner of Wales Street and High Street (Monument) (3980/39/1)
- Parent of: Church of Holy Trinity, Rothwell (Building) (3980/1/1)
- Parent of: Club Building (Building) (3980/26/1)
- Parent of: Congregational Church Burial Ground (Monument) (3980/20/3)
- Parent of: Crispin Works (Samuel Sarjeant & Co) (Building) (3980/38/1)
- Parent of: Gladstone Street School (Monument) (3980/22/1)
- Parent of: Gordon Shoe Works (Building) (3980/44/1)
- Parent of: Home Farmhouse (Building) (3980/18/1)
- Parent of: Jesus Hospital, Hospital Hill (Building) (3980/19/1)
- Parent of: Kettering Road Brickworks (Monument) (3980/13)
- Parent of: Munn's Manor (Monument) (3980/45)
- Parent of: No.11 Desborough Road (Building) (3980/7/1)
- Parent of: No.37 High Street (Town Farmhouse) (Building) (3980/9/1)
- Parent of: No.5 Wales Street (Newham Farmhouse) (Building) (3980/10/1)
- Parent of: Nos. 1 to 4 Well Lane (inclusive) (Building) (3980/17/1)
- Parent of: Nos.3 & 3A Desborough Road (The Nunnery) (Building) (3980/8/1)
- Parent of: Possible Saxon Royal Manor (Monument) (3980/2)
- Parent of: Red Lion Public House, Market Hill (Building) (3980/25/1)
- Parent of: Rothwell Charter Inn (Formerly The Sun Inn) (Building) (3980/11)
- Parent of: Rothwell Free School (Monument) (3980/31)
- Parent of: Rothwell Leather Fair (Monument) (3980/50)
- Parent of: Rothwell Manor (Monument) (3980/5)
- Parent of: Rothwell Market (Monument) (3980/4)
- Parent of: Rothwell Priory (Monument) (3980/3/1)
- Parent of: Rothwell Recreation Ground (Monument) (3980/6)
- Parent of: Rothwell Rifle Band Club and Institute, Gladstone Street (Monument) (3980/51)
- Parent of: Rothwell United Reform Church, Fox Street (Building) (3980/20)
- Parent of: Salvation Army Meeting Hall (Building) (3980/33/1)
- Parent of: St Mary's Chapel, Rothwell (Monument) (3980/12)
- Parent of: Stanley Works, Rushton Road (Probable Shoe Factory) (Building) (3980/53/1)
- Parent of: The Chequers (Building) (3980/49/1)
- Parent of: The Crown, High Street (Building) (3980/40/1)
- Parent of: The New Inn (Monument) (3980/41)
- Parent of: The Woolpack, Market Hill (Building) (3980/28/1)
- Parent of: Victoria Infants School (Building) (3980/21/1)
- Parent of: Workhouse, Fox Lane (Monument) (3980/63)
Related Events/Activities (11)
- Event - Survey: Crispin Works Rothwell, 2001 (Historic Building Survey) (ENN103267)
- Event - Intervention: Land Off Market Place, 2003 (Trial trench) (ENN104617)
- Event - Interpretation: Land off Wales Street, 1996 (Desk Based Assessement) (Ref: 8181049) (ENN18217)
- Event - Intervention: Land off Wales Street, 1996 (Trial trench) (Ref: 8181048) (ENN18215)
- Event - Survey: Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey, 1998/9 (Ref: 7560539) (ENN103909)
- Event - Survey: Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey (Medieval/Post Medieval Period), 1995-2000 (ENN100382)
- Event - Intervention: Rothwell Manor Park, 2009 (Observation) (Ref: 2009-045) (ENN105221)
- Event - Survey: Sandy Hill Farm, 1999-2000 (Desk Based Assessment) (ENN107596)
- Event - Intervention: The Old Nunnery, 1988 (Trial trench) (Ref: 8181021) (ENN8847)
- Event - Intervention: The Old Shoe Factory, Gordon Street, 2004 (Trial trench) (Ref: 8180015) (ENN103691)
- Event - Intervention: Wales Street, 1997 (Excavation) (Ref: 8181050) (ENN18387)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 81607 80984 (879m by 785m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROTHWELL |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 890278
Record last edited
Oct 15 2025 2:21PM