Building record 7198/177/1 - Drovers Hall

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Summary

Former cattle market building. An ironstone corner block of 1880 by RW Johnson which was the offices of the former cattle market.

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Full Description

{1} A range of mainly single storey buildings curving gracefully round the corner. Built in 1880 of Northamptonshire sand ironstone with window surrounds in limestone, this array of structures includes the former shed (with clerestory roof) for the then Urban District Council's steam roller, constructed in 1886. Also includes the former market keeper's house, weighbridge office and a refreshment room.


<1> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 2001, NIAG Industrial Gazetteer, (part checked) (Draft). SNN101121.

<2> Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B, 2013, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p. 363 (Book). SNN111989.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Draft: Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 2001. NIAG Industrial Gazetteer. (part checked).
  • <2> Book: Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B. 2013. The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire. Yale University Press. p. 363.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 8685 7829 (34m by 25m)
Civil Parish KETTERING, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District)

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jan 13 2022 1:48PM

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