Building record 266/5/1 - Pear Tree Cottage, Upper Green

House. C17, extended 2 bays to left early C18, datestone 1701/IM in left gable. Coursed ironstone rubble, C18 work of squared coursed limestone banded with ironstone, thatch roof, brick and stone stacks. 2 storeys and attic, 5 bays. Entrance in second bay from left has wood lintel, C20 half-glazed door and gabled timber hood on brackets. 3-light stone mullioned window to left. 3-light window to right with square stone hood and C20 metal casement. Two 3-light windows to right with C20 wood lint . casements. 2-light stone mullioned windows in left bay and second bay from left on first floor. Other first floor windows have wood lintels and C20 metal casements. Coped left gable end with kneelers. 3-light stone mullioned windows with square hoods on ground and first floor of left side. Similar 2-light window (blocked) in attic. Interior: Remodelled C20, has chamfered beams and open fireplace (altered C20).

{3} Undated photo;

{4} Two photos dated 1863;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 9/152 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

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

<3> Photographs of buildings in Moreton Pinkney (Photographs). SNN112858.

<4> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, DR/25/189/6,7 (Archive). SNN115.

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Mar 13 2024 2:50PM