Building record 5387/2/1 - Manor Farmhouse

Farmhouse. C17, partly rebuilt late C19. Coursed squared limestone and ironstone, plain-tile roof to C17 wing to rear, slate roof to C19 front range, brick end stacks and stone ridge stack.

{1} Farmhouse. C17, partly rebuilt late C19. Coursed squared limestone and ironstone, plain-tile roof to C17 wing to rear, slate roof to C19 front range, brick end stacks and stone ridge stack. L-plan. 2 storeys and attic; 2-storey, 3-window front range. Front has central door flanked by canted bay windows; plate-glass sash windows to first floor. C17 wing to rear left has 3-light casement windows to ground and first floors with wood lintels, 3 diagonal brick flues to massive stone ridge stack. Interior not inspected.

{3} Undated photo.

{4} The manor house of Slapton stood west of the churchyard.

{5} The old portion is built of irregularly coursed sandstone without any notable architectural features. Not outstanding.

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 5/105 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

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

<3> Photographs of buildings in Slapton (Photographs). SNN113234.

<4> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p. 101 (Book). SNN77328.

<5> Seaman, B H, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments (Notes). SNN111541.

Record last edited

Jan 19 2024 2:33PM