Listed Building: The Old Reading Room (14/17)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1189043 |
| Date assigned | 01 December 1951 |
| Date last amended |
Description
House. Dated 1682, renovated C20. Coursed squared limestone, old plain-tile roof, stone end stacks. 2-unit plan. 2 storeys and attic; 2-window range. Entrance front has C20 door to left with stone lintel, keyblock and hood mould. Small window to left of door with chamfered stone surround. 3-light chamfered stone mullion windows to ground and first floors with hood moulds. C20 extensions to left end. Stone-coped gable with kneelers to right. Right gable end faces street and has 4-light chamfered stone mullion wi ndow with hood mould to ground floor, a similar 3-light window to first floor, similar 2-light window to attic and datestone above inscribed IKH/1682. C20 additions to left gable end. Interior has stone bolection-moulded corner fireplace. Until recently used as parish rooms.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6491 4657 (18m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ABTHORPE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1189043 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Jun 28 2021 10:35AM
