Monument record MLI30442 - Belton Deerpark, Belton and Londonthorpe
Summary
A large park that was enclosed in 1690 but had fallen out of use by the time of the 1905 second edition Ordnance Survey map.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A large park that was some 800 acres (or 324 hectares) in extent. It was enclosed in 1690 by a perimeter wall five miles long. The park is either owned by the National Trust or on Covenant land. {1}
The area to the north, centred on SK 9353 3955, is shown as parkland on the 1824 Ordnance Survey map, but has fallen out of use by the time of the 1905 second edition map. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI4537 Report: National Trust. 1986. Archaeological Survey, Belton House. COPY IN PARISH FILE.
- <2> SLI3685 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1824-1825. 1 Inch Map - First Edition. 1:63360.
- <3> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 93 38 (3060m by 2915m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LONDONTHORPE AND HARROWBY WITHOUT, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | BELTON AND MANTHORPE, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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