Listed Building: Althorp, planting stone at SP 6770 6560 (7/18)

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Grade II
NHLE UID 1067648
Date assigned 08 November 1984
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Datestone. Early C17. Limestone ashlar. Rectangular block on plinth with inscription 'This wood was planted by Sir John Spencer Knight, Grandfather of Robert Lord Spencer in the years of our Lord 1567 and 1568 has Spencer arms above. Enclosed by railings with spikes. Erected after title of Baron conferred in 1603. (J. Markham, Datestones in Althorp Park, p.4).

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Grid reference Centred SP 6769 6560 (4m by 4m)
Civil Parish ALTHORP, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

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Jun 28 2021 11:09AM

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