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Potterspury Park (also known as Perry Park, Pury Park)

Introduction

Potterspury Park was a medieval deer park that went out of use during the 17th century. Its northern boundary was contiguous with Grafton Park. A few sections of boundary bank survive.

History

Period

Medieval (1066 to 1540)

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Historic Environment Record (Local Authority)

  • Reference: SMR 1211 - MNN3971

Features

  • Earthwork
  • Description: Traces of two banks, about 1 to 1.5 metres high, and 5 to 6 metres wide. One runs along the south-eastern boundary of the park, and the other is on the eastern boundary and has a hedge growing in places on it with a few decaying oak trees.
Key Information

Principal Building

Agriculture And Subsistence

Period

Medieval (1066 to 1540)

Survival

Lost

Civil Parish

Yardley Gobion