John Dryden, John Dryden of Canons Ashby
Dates: 16th century; exact dates not established here
Biography
The Dryden who acquired the former Canons Ashby monastic estate after Sir John Cope's death in 1558 and began the post-Dissolution country house associated with the family.
Notes / Sources
The sources differ in emphasis over the timing and extent of Dryden possession; a separate complete Adstone conveyance sequence is not available.
Research sources:
- Historic England, Canons Ashby scheduled monument entry 1015534, lines describing John Dryden's acquisition in 1558; Northamptonshire Historic Environment Record, 600/3 Canons Ashby Priory, MNN11470. — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015534
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