Monument record 5445/1 - Possible Medieval Hermitage, Towcester
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Summary
Documentary evidence dating to the 16th century suggests there was a hermitage at Towcester, possibly at the junction of the roads to Greens Norton and Tiffield.
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Full Description
{1} A HERMITAGE IS SAID TO HAVE EXISTED HERE IN 1534.
{2} In 1534 " John Lettley, herymyte " witnessed the will of James Glastebery of Towcester ; and in February, 1557-8, John Knott of Caldecote in the parish of Towcester leaves twenty loads of stone to repair the highway " to be leyd ageynst the house wher the ermitage stode."
{3} The hermitage was probably located north of North Bridge at the junction of the old Greens Norton and Tiffield Roads with Watling Street.
<1> Clay R.M., 1914, Hermits and Anchorites of England, p.237 (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN1156.
<2> Serjeantson R.M.; Longden Isham H., 1913, The Parish Churches & Religious Houses of Northamptonshire: Their Dedications, Altars etc., p. 262 (Extract). SNN1080.
<3> Giggins, B, 2021, Towcester hermitage (Note). SNN112756.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN1156 Uncertain: Clay R.M.. 1914. Hermits and Anchorites of England. p.237 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN1080 Extract: Serjeantson R.M.; Longden Isham H.. 1913. The Parish Churches & Religious Houses of Northamptonshire: Their Dedications, Altars etc.. ARCHAEOLOGICAL JOURNAL. LXX. p. 262.
- <3> SNN112756 Note: Giggins, B. 2021. Towcester hermitage.
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Location
Grid reference | SP 6880 4920 (point) |
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Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 21 2023 10:07AM