Building record 6191/1/1 - Manor House

A 17th-century house of two builds, remodelled c1930

{4} House. C17 of two builds. Remodelled c.1930. Coursed limestone and ironstone rubble, right bay squared coursed ironstone. Asbestos tile roof; stone stacks. 2 storeys and attic 3 bays. Doorway in second bay from left, probably C20, has 4-centred stone arch, entablature with dentil cornice and plank door. Window to left has square stone hood and C20 three-light wood casement. Similar windows in right bay and second bay from right. One-light window with stone lintel to right of doorway. 2- and 3-light windows on first floor have wood lintels, wood mullions and iron casements. All windows have leaded panes. Rear extension c.1930 in Tudor style. Interior not inspected but said to have two open fireplaces.

{6} Undated photo;

<1> Pevsner N.; Cherry B., 1973, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p.471 (unchecked) (Series). SNN1320.

<2> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.397-99 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77325.

<3> The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire, p.298-300 (unchecked) (Series). SNN10247.

<4> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 6/197 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<5> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F02 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN45262.

<6> Photographs of buildings in Overthorpe (Photographs). SNN112890.

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Jan 26 2022 2:29PM