Building record 728/0/16 - Nos.2, 4, 6 & 8 Blakesley Hill

4 cottages, formerly single dwelling, probably farmhouse. Dated 1694, with earlier origins. Sub-divided, extended and altered C19; renovated C20

{1} 4 cottages, formerly single dwelling, probably farmhouse. Dated 1694, with earlier origins. Sub-divided, extended and altered C19; renovated C20. Coursed ironstone and limestone rubble, C20 tile roof replacing thatch, C19 decorative tile roof to No. 8, brick ridge stacks. Probably 3-unit plan originally. 2 storeys and attic; 5-window range. C20 doors with timber lintels. Irregular fenestration of 2- and 3-light casement windows, all with timber lintels. Datestone above window to right of front door of No. 6 inscribed H/WM/1694 flanked by spiral fluted colonnettes supporting broken pediment with cherub's head. Interior of No. 4 has open fireplace with cambered, chamfered, bressumer dated 1654 and chamfered spine beams.

{3} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 11/71 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

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

<3> Photographs of buildings in Greens Norton (Photographs). SNN112586.

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