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THS/JNC/003/011
Village Scrapbook: Turvey

Unknown paper A general article on Turvey with references made to the architecture of the village, its traffic, the church and it’s organ. An outline of the Mordaunt family’s role in the village is provided and the coming of the railway. Reference is also made to Thomas Andrews the poet of Turvey and the fact that ...
THS/BBC/005/002
Macehead at Grove Farm

A quartzite pebble mace head, now in the British Museum
THS/TAC/003/002
Part 2: Turvey's History

A brief history of the village, mentioning the Beaker people and Turvey’s entry in the Domesday Book. The role of the Mordaunts in the village and their high position in English society is discussed leading to the sale of the village in 1786 when the Higgins bought and substantial element of the village and continued ...
THS/BBC/001/026
4 Mill Green

18th century grade II listed building. Listing includes Nos. 1-3 and No 5.
THS/BBC/001/022
Statue of Jonah's "Partner"

Grade II listed “repaired” statue nicknamed “Jonah’s wife” of Post Medieval date. Additional information is available in the article Jonah and his “Partner”.
THS/BBC/006/008
BARN (site of)

The site of a barn shown on a map of 1838. The demolition date is not known, but it had been demolished by the time of the 1960 Ordnance Survey.
THS/BBC/006/002
Site of Demolished Building

The site of a building shown on 18th and 19th century maps, on a plot called ‘Home’Close’ (later Brittain Close) , now marked by scatters of stone and rubble.
THS/BBC/006/009
Smithy

An undated photograph showing the smithy at Turvey is probably early 20th century.
THS/BBC/006/012
Barn and Well (site of)

The site of a barn shown on a map of 1838, associated with a well.
THS/BBC/006/013
Icehouse (Site of)

An icehouse shown on a map of 1838, apparently survives as a small earthwork.
THS/BBC/006/014
Farm Building (site of)

Farm buildings shown on a map of 1838
THS/BBC/006/015
Barn (site of)

The site of a barn shown on a map of 1838
THS/BBC/006/017
Hovel and Yard (Site of)

The site of a building shown on a map of 1838, and described as a hovel and yard. There is now no trace remaining.
THS/BBC/006/019
Building (Site of)

A group of buildings comprising a house, yard and pond shown on a map of 1838. No trace is now visible on the ground.
THS/PPC/002/002/012
Appendix
The Appendix draws on a number of contributions to the Turvey Magazine. Articles include Celebrations of the Queen’s Jubilee at Turvey (August 1887), The Second Baron Mordaunt of Turvey (June 1889), South Door of Turvey Church (May 1890), The Parish Clock (September 1893), and A Brave Woman with reference to Selina Hicks nee Selina Tysoe (October ...
THS/BBC/002/001
Parish Survey of Turvey
The Bedfordshire Archaeological Parish Survey Programme commenced in the late 1970’s when this report was produced. The survey covers the location, geology, springs, wells, early settlements, Domesday Book, Mills, Fisheries, Roads, Bridge, Workhouse, Farms, Railway, Industry, Quarrying, Brickmaking, Dovecotes, landscape development, threats and techniques used for gathering the information.
THS/BRJ/002/001
A Brief History of Turvey Abbey
When Brother John arrived at Turvey Abbey he was intrigued to learn whether the Abbey had ever been used as a religious building in the past and to learn the history of the building. This document is the result of this work and contains extensive reference to sources. The research covers the Benedictine Priory of St ...
THS/REC/007/002
Turvey Scrapbook

A scrapbook containing handwritten notes on the history of the village, the church, the Mordaunts and other smaller estates. The book is bound in brown velvet covered boards, with gold embroidery.

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