Listed Building: Shortwood House (1356928)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1356928 |
| Date assigned | 02 November 1954 |
| Date last amended | 19 July 1985 |
Description
Hawking tower now house. c.1720. Squared coursed lias and limestone ashlar with lead and slate roofs. Square tower originally having single-unit wings to left and right. 3 storeys with 2-storey wings. Together comprising a 3-window range of C19 sashes with plain ashlar surrounds. The third storey is canted with a large ashlar surround to the window having a segmental arch and keystone. Reputed to be a fireplace surround from Pytchley Old Hall. Open balustraded parapet. Plain flat string courses between floors, sundial below first floor window. Gabled roofs to side wings with brick and stone stacks at ridge and end. Flat roof to tower. Rear windows of the tower have heavily rusticated surrounds. C20 door at rear. Interior has dogleg staircase in the tower. (Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p.402).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7729 7592 (18m by 33m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LAMPORT, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356928 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Jul 11 2023 3:01PM
