Monument record 8058 - Thornton Park (a.k.a Kingsthorpe Park, Queen's Park)
Please read our guidance about the use of Northamptonshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Landscape park for Kingsthorpe Hall. The parkland was opened to the public in 1939. It was still surrounded by a high stone wall, originally to provide privacy. It was reduced in height in 1965.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} James Freemean, Esq.,
{4} T.Reeve Thornton Esq. Residence of Lady Cowe.
<1> Eyre T. (Revised by Jefferys T.), 1779, Map of the County of Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Map). SNN1852.
<2> Bryant; Greenwood, 1827?, County Map, (unchecked) (Map). SNN54941.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950, Ordnance Survey 1950s Mapping Series (SP76), (unchecked) (Map). SNN54695.
<4> Evans J., 1813, The Beauties of England and Wales (Northamptonshire), (unchecked) (Book). SNN44614.
<5> Friends of Thornton Park Research Group, 1993, Thornton Park, Kingsthorpe, Northampton: A Short History, (unchecked) (Booklet). SNN2744.
<6> General reference for websites, https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/local-parks/thornton-park; Accessed 11/06/26 (Website). SNN116607.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SNN1852 Map: Eyre T. (Revised by Jefferys T.). 1779. Map of the County of Northamptonshire. NRO Map 1119. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN54941 Map: Bryant; Greenwood. 1827?. County Map. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN54695 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950. Ordnance Survey 1950s Mapping Series (SP76). 2.5 inches to 1 mile. SP76. Ordnance Survey. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN44614 Book: Evans J.. 1813. The Beauties of England and Wales (Northamptonshire). Northamptonshire. (unchecked).
- <5> SNN2744 Booklet: Friends of Thornton Park Research Group. 1993. Thornton Park, Kingsthorpe, Northampton: A Short History. (unchecked).
- <6> SNN116607 Website: General reference for websites. https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/local-parks/thornton-park; Accessed 11/06/26.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7498 6276 (295m by 349m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 11 2026 3:57PM
