Building record 727/16/3 - Boundary Wall From No. 88 Watling Street (The Chantry House) to Amen Corner

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Summary

Wall. Late medieval in origin but much rebuilt at various times since.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Wall. Late medieval in origin but much rebuilt at various times since. Coursed limestone and ironstone rubble with ridged ironstone coping. Approximately 2 metres high and 50 metres long. Runs from rear left corner of Chantry House (q.v.) along Church Lane to Amen Corner. Included for group value.

{3} Undated photo;


<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 13/125 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F08 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN45262.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Towcester (Photographs). SNN114425.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> 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. 13/125 (checked).
  • <2> Catalogue: List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). South Northants.District. Dept. of Environment. F08 (unchecked).
  • <3> Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Towcester.

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Location

Grid reference SP 69370 48693 (point)
Civil Parish TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jan 18 2023 11:48AM

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