Listed Building: Stable block at Boughton House (1372406)
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Grade | I |
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NHLE UID | 1372406 |
Date assigned | 25 October 1951 |
Date last amended |
Description
Stable block. Circa 1700-04, restored 1976-81. Limestone ashlar front, red brick sides and rear, hipped Collyweston stone slate roofs. Main block with cross-wings projecting only slightly to front. 2 storeys, raised band between. Eaves cornice. Central rusticated entrance with tall round-headed opening (Britannia firemark over) and pediment with heraldic carving by Gideon Duchesne. Top hamper with rusticated angle pilasters and 3 square panels. Leaded dome with ball finial and weathervane. 3 bays to either side of centrepiece, leaded cross casement windows, taller to ground than to first floor. Projecting ends of wings, 3 windows wide, have similar detail and rusticated angle pilasters. Some interior fittings remain, including a staircase with turned balusters in the south wing.
Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 9007 8158 (59m by 56m) |
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Civil Parish | WEEKLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1372406 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Dec 19 2022 1:46PM