Monument record 394/1 - Probable Medieval Manor
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{1} Documentary references to the manor having belonged to Lilleshall Abbey in Shropshire. It was still tenanted in 1421. The lands were sold to The Earl of Rutland at Dissolution.
{2} In the 18th century Bridges wrote of 'a place moated around with the appearance of a ruined building. The foundations of walls have frequently been discovered'.
{3} The thirteenth century manorial surveys speak of a manor of braunston and Braunstonberry.
<1> English Heritage, 1992, English Heritage Scheduling Notification, (checked) (Report). SNN47128.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.22 site 1 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP56NW10 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN47128 Report: English Heritage. 1992. English Heritage Scheduling Notification. English Heritage. (checked).
- <2> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.22 site 1 (checked).
- <3> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP56NW10 (checked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Parent of: Medieval Dams (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (394/1/4)
- Parent of: Medieval Manorial Fishponds (Monument) (394/1/3)
- Parent of: Possible Manorial Buildings (Monument) (394/1/2)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval Moat (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (394/1/1)
- Part of: Braunstonbury (Monument) (394)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 53317 65760 (494m by 231m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRAUNSTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 22 2012 9:32AM
