SNN108139 - Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment of Land at Gayton Road, Blisworth

Northamptonshire Archaeology conducted an archaeological desk-based assessment of land at Gayton Road, Blisworth. There have been no prehistoric or Roman finds made within the close vicinity of the site. Historic map regression has shown that the site was not developed prior to the construction of an inn in the late 18th century and it appears likely that it was located beyond the medieval core of the village in the open fields. The land was part of the Grafton Estate. In 1793 an inn, initially called The Duke’s Arms, was built to service the adjacent Grand Junction Canal and traffic on the Towcester to Cotton End turnpike. It was later known as the Grafton Arms, but it was closed in the 1870s after the closure of the turnpike. It was converted into a private residence and was later brought by the Westley family, who owned the corn mill. The house is listed and the barns considered cartilage. All of the buildings lie within Blisworth Conservation Area. It is considered that the barns on the site are likely to be the only significant heritage assets within the site.