Listed Building: The Old School House, Old Post Office Cottage and Long House (4/97)
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Grade | II |
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NHLE UID | 1371461 |
Date assigned | 22 May 1985 |
Date last amended |
Description
Three cottages, part of row. Early/mid C18. The Long House altered late C20. Coursed ironstone, thatched roof. Long House has artificial slates; brick stacks. The Old School House, 2-unit through passage plan with later addition to rear; Old Post Office Cottage, 2-unit plan; The Long House, L-plan. Each of 2 storeys; 2-window range. The Old School House has central flush 6-panelled part-glazed door. Leaded light casements. Old Post Office Cottage has C19 plank door on right, and adjoining small C19 shop window with 2 shaped lights and glazing bars. Wood and iron casements, on first floor with many glazing bars. Curved bread oven projection on right. The Long House has late C20 door and leaded light casements. Wood lintels, mostly painted, throughout. Right return side of The Long House has irregular fenestration and 3 flat roofed dormers. To rear The Old School House has C19 brick wing and old single panel door. Interior: The Old School House has open fireplace and winder stairs. Stud partitions. Old plank and panel doors. Old Post Office Cottage noted as having open fireplace. The cottages form a group with the church (q.v.) and market cross base (q.v.).
Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 4987 4875 (23m by 35m) |
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Civil Parish | CHIPPING WARDEN, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1371461 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Aug 13 2021 9:38AM