Listed Building: Althorp, planting stone at SP 6740 6551 (7/17)
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Grade | II |
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NHLE UID | 1367121 |
Date assigned | 08 November 1984 |
Date last amended |
Description
Planting stone. Early C17. Limestone ashlar. Rectangular block on plinth with inscription, "This wood was planted by Sir John Spencer Knight father of Robert Lord Spencer in the year of our Lord 1589" has Spencer coat of arms above. Enclosed by railings with spikes. Errected after 1603 when title of Baron was conferred. (C. Markham, Datestones in Althorp Park, p.5).
Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 6741 6554 (2m by 3m) |
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Civil Parish | ALTHORP, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1367121 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Jun 28 2021 11:08AM