Listed Building: Althorp, planting stone at SP 6740 6551 (7/17)

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Grade II
NHLE UID 1367121
Date assigned 08 November 1984
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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).

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Grid reference Centred SP 6741 6554 (2m by 3m)
Civil Parish ALTHORP, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

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Jun 28 2021 11:08AM

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