Monument record 4851 - Collingtree
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Summary
The Domesday Survey of 1086 records the settlement of Collingtree as Colentreu, Colen meaning place and treu possibly meaning 'tree' or trough.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} The Domesday Survey of 1086 records the settlement of Collingtree as Colentreu, Colen meaning place and treu possibly meaning 'tree' or trough. Alternatively the placename could derive from St Columba to whom the village church was dedicated in 1170. The Lincoln Register in 1241 records Collingtree and Milton Malsor as a joint Manor.
<1> 1780, Plan of Allotments and Inclosures at Milton and Collingtree, (unchecked) (Map). SNN106567.
<2> Mayo L., 2013, Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment: Northampton South SUE, p.14 (checked) (Report). SNN109454.
<3> Morse R., 2013, Built Heritage Assessment: Northampton South SUE, p.10-11 (checked) (Report). SNN109455.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN106567 Map: 1780. Plan of Allotments and Inclosures at Milton and Collingtree. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN109454 Report: Mayo L.. 2013. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment: Northampton South SUE. CGMS Consulting Fieldwork Reports. LM/14791. CGMS Consulting. p.14 (checked).
- <3> SNN109455 Report: Morse R.. 2013. Built Heritage Assessment: Northampton South SUE. CGMS Consulting Fieldwork Reports. PC/RM/14791. CgMs Consulting. p.10-11 (checked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (14)
- Parent of: Church of St Columba (Building) (4851/1/1)
- Parent of: Collingtree Cemetery (Monument) (4851/3)
- Parent of: Collingtree Grange (Monument) (4851/2)
- Parent of: Glebe Farm (Monument) (4851/5)
- Parent of: No. 1 Ash Lane (The Gables) (Building) (4851/0/3)
- Parent of: No. 19 High Street (Building) (4851/0/8)
- Parent of: No. 4 High Street (Rose Cottage) (Building) (4851/0/6)
- Parent of: No. 43 High Street (Holmwood) (Building) (4851/0/2)
- Parent of: No. 44 High Street (Building) (4851/0/7)
- Parent of: Nos. 21 & 23 High Street (Building) (4851/0/4)
- Parent of: Nos. 25 & 27 High Street (The Wooden Walls of Old England Public House) (Building) (4851/0/1)
- Parent of: Nos. 4 & 6 Barn Corner (Building) (4851/0/5)
- Parent of: The Rectory (Building) (4851/4/1)
- Parent of: Village Allotments (Monument) (4851/6)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 75196 55512 (429m by 687m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Civil Parish | COLLINGTREE |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: M0252
Record last edited
Jan 27 2026 2:11PM
