Building record 27/0/19 - Esquimalt, Banbury Road

House. Late C17.

{1} House. Late C17. Coursed limestone and ironstone rubble, squared limestone quoins, asbestos tile roof, brick stacks. Lobby-entry plan. 2 storeys, attic and cellar, 3 bays. One-light cellar window in left bay and 2-light window with stone mullion to right. Doorway in second bay from left has wood lintel and 4-panel door, part glazed. Blocked window with wood lintel to left. 2-light window in left bay with original moulded wood lintel and C20 wood mullion and transom. Similar window in right bay. 2-light windows on first floor with original moulded wood lintels and C20 wood casements. Coped gable ends with kneelers, flanking stacks, ridge stack to left of centre. Extension to right C20, incorporating former dairy and outbuildings. Interior: Original winder stairs to left of entrance. Small room with stud partition opposite entrance said to be former larder. Open fireplace with bread oven.

{3} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 10/59 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F02 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN45262.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Chacombe (Photographs). SNN111837.

Record last edited

Jul 19 2024 1:02PM