Laxton

Laxton is a village in Bassetlaw Wapentake of Nottinghamshire. It is the caput (chief settlement) of the Honour of Laxton.
It is held by Matilda de Caux and her husband Ralph Fitzstephen, who also serve as Wardens of the Forests of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The Laxton Charter lists their rights as Wardens.

Government

Hallmoot

Defences

Castle: motte with inner and outer baileys.

Industry & Trade

Agriculture

Assets

2,458 acres of land (arable and pasture) in 3 open fields, enclosed park, parish church

Maps

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  Laxton (1635)

  A detailed survey of Laxton drawn by Mark Pierce in 1635 for Sir William Courten, a London merchant who purchesed the manor in 1625.

Founding Date

Before 1086

Alternative Name(s)

Lexington

Type

Village

Population

c. 300

Owner/Ruler

Matilda de Caux

Ruling/Owning Rank

Lord of the Manor