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Baxterwood Priory
Hob Uid: 24429
Location : County Durham Brandon and Byshottles
Grid Ref : NZ2556042450
Summary : Supposed site of the Augustinian Priory of the Blessed Virgin Mary, founded 1180 AD, dissolved in 1196 when the lands were allocated to Finchale Priory. It was originally founded at Haswell, (NZ34SE10), but was soon moved to Baxterwood.
More information : Augustinian Priory of the Blessed Virgin founded at Baxterwood (Bactanesford) by Henry Pudsey circa 1180, was abandoned in 1196 and the lands endowed to Finchale Priory (NZ 24 NE 1). Surtees stated that half a mile downstream from Aldin Grange were the evident vestiges of Henry Pudsey's foundation at Bactanesford. There is a local tradition of a priory at Baxterwood but no foundations have ever been ploughed up (a). At NZ 25564245 is some very hummocky ground in a meadow on the flood plain of the River Browney; an area one would normally expect to be flat. There are no foundations or walling and it is pure surmise that the site of the priory lies at this sheltered point. Nothing visible on APs.

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Source details : History of Durham Vol 4 1840 105 (R Surtees)
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Source details : Mr Shepherd (farmer) Baxter Wood Fm, Neville's Cross, Durham
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Source details : RAF F21 58/2654 0216-7 9.12.58
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1196
Monument Start Date : 1180
Monument Type : Augustinian Monastery, Priory
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Number : NZ 24 SE 3
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Relationship type : General association

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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1954-09-15
End Date : 1954-09-15

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