Listed Building: Althorp, planting stone at SP 6795 6515 (7/15)

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Grade II
NHLE UID 1054740
Date assigned 08 November 1984
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Planting stone. c.1624. Limestone ashlar. Rectangular block with moulded head, on plinth with inscription, "This wood was planted by Sir William Spencer Knight of the Bathe in the year of our Lord 1624" has Spencer coat of arms above. Inscription on the reverse "Up and bee doing and God will prosper". Enclosed by railings with spikes. (C. Markham, Datestones in Althorp Park, p.8).

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Grid reference Centred SP 6791 6521 (2m by 2m)
Civil Parish ALTHORP, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

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Jun 28 2021 11:09AM

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