Building record 272/8/1 - Lovell's Farmhouse, Helmdon Road

House. Probably early C18, extended 3 bays to left, c.1840. 2 right bays, coursed limestone rubble banded with ironstone, squared ironstone quoins, 3 bays to left, coursed limestone rubble; slate roof, stone and rendered stacks.

{1} House. Probably early C18, extended 3 bays to left, c.1840. 2 right bays, coursed limestone rubble banded with ironstone, squared ironstone quoins, 3 bays to left, coursed limestone rubble; slate roof, stone and rendered stacks. 2 storeys and attic, 5 bays. Entrance in second bay from left has wood lintel, 6-panel door with overlight and flat wooden hood. 3-light casement windows on either side with rendered lintels. Similar 2-light window in right bay. 3-light casement windows with rendered lintels in left bay and second bay from left on first floor. Other first floor windows are 2-light casements with wood lintels. Coped gable ends with kneelers. Moulded stone stack to right. Some rear windows have old iron casements. Interior: Remodelled C19. Fireplaces are of this date and beams are boxed in. Retains old winder stair.

{3} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 4/193 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F03 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN45262.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Weston and Weedon (Photographs). SNN114034.

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Sep 7 2022 2:03PM