Building record 27/0/20 - Nos. 21 & 23 Banbury Road (Chacombe House Lodge)

Originally a house within the village, probably later used as a gate lodge to Chacombe House Park.

{1} House, now divided into two dwellings. Datestone 1654 in right gable. Coursed limestone and ironstone rubble, artificial stone slate roof, brick and stone stacks. T-plan. 2 storeys and attic, 3 bays. 4-light stone mullioned windows in left and right bays on ground floor. Similar 2-light window in second bay from left, all with square hoods continued as string course. First floor windows in outer bays are of 3 lights with moulded wood mullions and wood lintels. Similar 2-light window second bay from left. Doorways on left and right sides are C19-C20. Right side has stone mullioned windows of 4 lights on ground floor, 3 lights on first floor and 2 lights in attic. Square hood of ground floor window continued as string course. C20 dormers. Coped gable ends with kneelers. Projecting wing at rear, probably C17-C18. One storey and attic, coped gable with kneelers and gable stack. Interior not inspected.

{3} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 10/60 (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

Jan 22 2020 11:39AM