Listed Building: Abington Abbey (Museum) (14/15)
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| Grade | I |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1039763 |
| Date assigned | 19 January 1952 |
| Date last amended |
Description
Only known as an Abbey since 1841. Early C16 of hollow quadrangular plan. Altered and largely rebuilt 1675-8. Refronted on south and east circa 1740; rainwater heads on south dated 1743. C18 work attributed to Smith of Warwick. Ashlar facades. 2 storeys and attics, first floor band, cornice, parapet, dormers. South projecting centre and ends, 1:4:1:4:1 sash windows in eared architraves. Central doorway has round arch, surround of rusticated Doric pilasters under entablature. East side elevation has projecting pedimented centre with cupola. 4:3:4 sash windows. Central doorway has entablature, segmental pediment, pilasters, round arch. Interior has many important features. 4 bay framed roof to hall with tall mullioned windows. Linen-fold panelled ground floor room. Fine plaster ceilings. Good C17 main stairway with newel posts, turned balusters; C18 secondary staircase. Plaster vaults in Gothic style, later C18. VCH, IV, pp 65-6. Church of St Peter and St Paul, Abington Abbey and The Cottage, Christchurch Road form a group.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 77480 61508 (46m by 54m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1039763 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Nov 6 2023 10:57AM
