Drayton House, Kettering, England
Record Id: 1127
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Brief description of site
The site originated as a medieval park (earliest record 1328) and now occupies about 120 hectares. There are early formal gardens dating from around 1700. The park was landscaped in the 18th century.
Brief history of site
Simon of Drayton (died 1357) obtained licences to crenellate and impark in 1328.
Location information:
Address: Drayton House, Lowick, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 3BG
Locality: Kettering
Local Authorities:
Northamptonshire; East Northamptonshire; Lowick
Historical County: Northamptonshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 152 | Grid Ref: | SP963801 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 52.41044 | Longitude: | -0.5856904 |
Directions:
On the A6116 close to the village of Lowick.
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: house
Site first created: 1328
Main period of development: Early 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 120
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