Building record 291/1/4 - Greatworth Manor House
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Summary
House. Early C19, incorporating C17 remains. Squared coursed limestone and ashlar, tile and slate roof, brick and stone stacks. On site of mansion of the Pargetter family, remodelled 1721 for Charles Howe. Burnt down 1793. Rear wing of present house is said to incorporate remains of service wing of former house.
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Full Description
{1} House. Early C19, incorporating C17 remains. Squared coursed limestone and ashlar, tile and slate roof, brick and stone stacks. L-plan, double depth. 2 storeys and attic. 3 bay south front has central doorway, with panelled wooden pilasters, semi-circular pediment on brackets and C20 glazed door. Windows with segmental heads and C20 metal casements. Wing projects from right side at rear, C17, 2 storeys casement windows with wood lintels. Interior: Sash windows, and open fireplace in rear room, ground floor. Early C19 inglenook fireplace in front room, fitted with seats, flanking cupboards and bacon cupboard under lintel. Surrounded with wooden pilasters and moulded entablature. Re-used C17 panelling. On site of mansion of the Pargetter family, remodelled 1721 for Charles Howe. Burnt down 1793. Rear wing of present house is said to incorporate remains of service wing of former house. (Information P.F. Towers-Clark). (Drawing of House in 1723 (artist unknown) British Library, photostat at Greatworth Manor; Drawing of remains of House dated 1826 (artist unknown) British Library, photostat at Greatworth Manor).
{3} The 18th-century manor was of two and a half storeys and five bays wide and probably built of the local dark ironstone.
{4} Two undated photos;
<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 10/102 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.
<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F01 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN45262.
<3> Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B, 2013, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p. 305 (Book). SNN111989.
<4> Photographs of buildings in Greatworth (Photographs). SNN112585.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <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. 10/102 (checked).
- <2> SNN45262 Catalogue: List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). South Northants.District. Dept. of Environment. F01 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN111989 Book: Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B. 2013. The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire. Yale University Press. p. 305.
- <4> SNN112585 Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Greatworth.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (8)
- Parent of: Boundary wall at Greatworth Manor (Building) (291/1/11)
- Parent of: Boundary wall at Greatworth Manor (Building) (291/1/12)
- Parent of: East gatepier at main entrance to Manor House (Building) (291/1/5)
- Parent of: East gatepier in garden wall approx 4 metres west of Manor House (Building) (291/1/8)
- Parent of: North gatepier in garden wall approx 20 metres south-west of Greatworth Manor (Building) (291/1/7)
- Parent of: South gatepier in garden wall, approx 20 metres south-west of Greatworth Manor (Building) (291/1/10)
- Parent of: West gatepier at main entrance to Manor House (Building) (291/1/6)
- Parent of: West gatepier in garden wall c.5m west of Manor House (Building) (291/1/9)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5521 4224 (21m by 21m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREATWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 28 2021 12:20PM
