Listed Building: Stable block at Boughton House (1372406)

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Grade I
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.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 9007 8158 (59m by 56m)
Civil Parish WEEKLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District)

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Dec 19 2022 1:46PM

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