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Preston Capes Priory

Hob Uid: 339681
Location :
Northamptonshire
Daventry
Preston Capes
Grid Ref : SP5700054000
Summary : Possible site of alien Cluniac Priory founded circa 1090 by Hugh de Legustre, adjoining his castle at Preston Capes. It was removed to Daventry in 1107-8.
More information : Hugh de Legustre founded a Cluniac Priory c 1090 adjoining his castle at Preston Capes (SP 576549); but owing to lack of water and other inconveniences it was removed to Daventry in 1107-08. (See SP 56 SE 12). (1-3)

CRO Northampton hold no additional information relating to the site of this early house. The parish church is 13 c and there is no evidence of an earlier building. (4)
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Source details : Baker G. 1822-30. History of Northants 1
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Source details : F1 FDC 02-JUL-70
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Founded c1090
Monument End Date : 1100
Monument Start Date : 1080
Monument Type : Cluniac Cell, Alien Priory
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Removed to alternate location 1107-8
Monument End Date : 1108
Monument Start Date : 1107
Monument Type : Cluniac Cell, Alien Priory
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SP 55 SE 11
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Relationship type : General association
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Relationship type : General association
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1970-07-02
End Date : 1970-07-02