Building record 707/0/21 - The Old Chequers

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Summary

House, formerly public house. Late 17th century.

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Full Description

House, formerly public house. Late C17. Coursed limestone rubble with some ironstone, corrugated asbestos roof, brick ridge and end stacks on stone bases. 3-unit plan. 2 storeys and attic; 3-window range. C20 door to right of centre with stop-chamfered timber lintel flanked by 2-light casements windows, a 1-light window to far right and 2-light casement to far left, and 2-light casement window to first floor, all with timber lintels. Interior has chamfered spine beams and 2 open fireplaces with stop-chamfered bressumers.

{3} Undated photo, also photo dated 26.11.1993;


<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 11/96 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F07 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN45262.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Wappenham (Photographs). SNN114134.

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. 11/96.
  • <2> Catalogue: List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). South Northants.District. Dept. of Environment. F07 (unchecked).
  • <3> Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Wappenham.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 62556 45766 (15m by 13m) Approximate
Civil Parish WAPPENHAM, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 28 2022 2:14PM

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