Building record 662/0/19 - Stone Cottage, Main Street

Cottage. Dated 1724. Coursed limestone and ironstone rubble, plain-tile roof, brick ridge and end stacks.

{1} Cottage. Dated 1724. Coursed limestone and ironstone rubble, plain-tile roof, brick ridge and end stacks. 2-unit plan. 2 storeys and attic; one- window range. C20 plank door to left in moulded wood surround with timber lintel. 2-light casement windows to ground and first floor, all with timber lintels. Datestone in left gable inscribed EL/1724. Interior has ogee-stop-chamfered spine beam and open fireplace with bread oven.

{3} Outworkers cottage - Dwelling for one or more families possibly associated with cobbling.

{4} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 14/10 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

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

<3> Ellison, M., 1997, Cobbling industry, Abthorpe, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49297.

<4> Photographs of buildings in Abthorpe (Photographs). SNN111844.

Record last edited

Jan 31 2025 9:56AM