Monument record 6714 - Cosgrove Hall Park

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Summary

Parkland around Cosgrove Hall was created during the early 19th century. Ridge and furrow earthworks survive in pasture to the south of the hall.

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Full Description

1779 - small enclosure & house owned by John Biggins, Esq & 2nd edition shows enclosed parkland.Cosgrove Hall s of Major Mansel was Longevilles mansion, much altered & improved by present posessor, 1000 a John Chris Mansel, Lord of the Manor.Henry Longueville died 1713.


<2> Eyre T. (Revised by Jefferys T.), 1779, Map of the County of Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Map). SNN1852.

<3> Baker G., 1822-36, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Book). SNN10400.

<4> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.285 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77325.

<5> , 1950, Ordnance Survey 2.5 Inch Series, SP74 (Map). SNN54860.

<6> Bryant A., 1827, Map of The County of Northampton, (unchecked) (Map). SNN2733.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <2> Map: Eyre T. (Revised by Jefferys T.). 1779. Map of the County of Northamptonshire. NRO Map 1119. (unchecked).
  • <3> Book: Baker G.. 1822-36. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. (unchecked).
  • <4> Book: Bridges J.. 1791. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 1. p.285 (unchecked).
  • <5> Map: . 1950. Ordnance Survey 2.5 Inch Series. SP74. Ordnance Survey. SP74.
  • <6> Map: Bryant A.. 1827. Map of The County of Northampton. (unchecked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 79243 42203 (691m by 836m) Approximate
Civil Parish COSGROVE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 20 2020 11:38AM

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