Building record 214/1/1 - Marston Hill Farmhouse
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Summary
House. Early C18 refronted 1778 (Datestone above main entrance). Coursed limestone rubble, slate roof, brick and stone stacks.
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Type and Period (5)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1700 AD? to 1999 AD)
- INN? (Post Medieval to Victorian - 1700 AD? to 1899 AD?)
- FARM (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1700 AD? to 1999 AD?)
- FARMHOUSE (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1700 AD? to 1999 AD?)
- DROVERS INN? (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1700 AD? to 1999 AD?)
Full Description
{1} House. Early C18 refronted 1778 (Datestone above main entrance). Coursed limestone rubble, slate roof, brick and stone stacks. L-plan. 2 storeys, attic and cellar, 3 bays. Entrance in second bay from right has stone lintel and 6-panel door with overlight. 3-light window to right with stone lintel and C20 wood mullions and transoms. All windows have leaded panes. Coped gable ends with kneelers. Entrance to cellar with barrel ramp in left bay at rear. Wing to right at rear lower than main block and separately roofed. 2 storeys, 2 bays with C20 windows. Interior: Remodelled C20, floors removed and new staircase inserted. Original open fireplace and bread oven remains. Said to have been a sheep drovers' inn on route to Banbury market.
{3} Undated photo;
<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 7/135 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.
<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F02 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN45262.
<3> Photographs of buildings in Marston St Lawrence (Photographs). SNN112800.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN102353 Digital archive: Clews Architects. 1980s. Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire. h:heritage\smr\historic buildings database. historic.mdb. Clews Architects. 7/135 (checked).
- <2> SNN45262 Catalogue: List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). South Northants.District. Dept. of Environment. F02 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN112800 Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Marston St Lawrence.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 54057 43448 (18m by 23m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MARSTON ST. LAWRENCE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 25 2025 10:41AM
