Building record 77/1/1 - Greatworth Hall Farmhouse

Farmhouse. Early C18, enlarged early C19. Squared coursed limestone and uncoursed rubble, slate roof, stone stacks.

{1} Farmhouse. Early C18, enlarged early C19. Squared coursed limestone and uncoursed rubble, slate roof, stone stacks. Double depth plan. 2 storeys and attic 3 bays. Early C19 front has central porch of rendered stone with fluted Doric columns and straight entablature. Doorway flanked by fluted pilasters has semi-circular fanlight and C19 four-panel glazed door. Sash windows with side lights on each side. Plain sash windows on first floor. C20 dormers. Semi-circular stair turret at rear, early C18, with small blocked window and slate roof. 3-light casement windows with wood lintels on each side. Coped gables with kneelers. Interior: Ground floor room at rear with chamfered joists and open fireplace. Newel staircase. Front rooms with early C19 fittings, shutters, fireplaces and panelled doors. Ceilings have ornamental plaster borders with rosettes. Beam in rear section of house said to be dated 1734. Front was dated 1836 (Information, Mr. R. Adkins).

{3} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 3/99 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F01 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN45262.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Greatworth (Photographs). SNN112585.

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