Building record 707/0/22 - Elm Lodge Farmhouse

An early 18th century farmhouse with early 19th century alterations.

Farmhouse. Early C18, with early C19 alterations. Coursed squared limestone, plain tile roof, stone end stacks with square paired chimneys. T-plan. 2 storeys and attic; 4-window range. Central 4-panel door with side and overlights, panelled reveals and shallow Gothick timber porch with ogee lead roof, flanked by 2-light Gothick casement windows with moulded sills and surrounds, a pair of similar windows above door and similar windows to first floor left and right. Chamfered plinth with 2 blocked . with stone jambs and lintels to left of door, quoins and stone coped gables with kneelers. Wing to rear rebuilt in brick and extended one-bay late C19; a 2-light flat-faced stone mullion window survives lighting cellar. Interior has open fireplace with stop-chamfered bressumer, stop-chamfered spine beams and open well staircase with stick balusters, carved tread ends, ramped and wreathed handrail and cast-iron standard. Reset datestone inscribed 'C/PA/1682' in outbuilding.

{3} Undated photo, also photo dated 26.11.1993;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 11/97 (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.

<4> Historic England, Undated, ELM LODGE FARMHOUSE, 1 HIGH STREET, WAPPENHAM, BF085091 (Archive). SNN115889.

Record last edited

Jan 18 2024 4:23PM