Listed Building: Hill Farmhouse (1040921)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1040921 |
| Date assigned | 01 December 1951 |
| Date last amended |
Description
Farmhouse. C.1840. Coursed squared ironstone to main block, red brick (English bond) to wings, hipped slate roofs, brick internal stacks. U-plan. 2-storey, 3-window range. Central double-leaf part-glazed door with panelled reveals and painted limestone surround with Doric half-columns supporting entablature with triglyphs and metopes. 16-pane sash windows to ground and first floor windows with flat-arched heads. Deep overhanging eaves. 2-storey wings to rear have 2- and 3-light casement windows with segmental-arched heads. Interior not inspected. One of a number of model farms built for the 4th Duke of Grafton 1839-44. (Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p.75; The Northamptonshire Landscape, J. Steane, 1974, p.240-1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6605 4726 (21m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ABTHORPE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1040921 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2024 3:59PM
