Building record 816/3/2 - The Dower House
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{1} House. Dated 1705 on rainwater head. Limestone ashlar front, red brick to sides and rear, timber cornice. Hipped Collyweston stone slate roof with 2 massive moulded stone ridge stacks. 2 storeys, 11-window range. Double part-glazed doors in small porch in bay 8. Utterly plain ashlar facade with plate-glazed cross casements. 9 2-light casement pedimented dormers. Low later block links Dower House to Boughton House (q.v.). Interior not inspected.
<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 6/220 (Digital archive). SNN102353.
<2> 1976, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), J12 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN100754.
<3> Lees Milne A.; Verey R., 1982, The Englishman's Garden, p.124-27 (unchecked) (Book). SNN59339.
<4> Heward J.; Taylor R., 1996, The Country Houses of Northamptonshire, p.94-109 (part checked) (Book). SNN41757.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN102353 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. 6/220.
- <2> SNN100754 Catalogue: 1976. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). Borough of Kettering. Dept. of Environment. J12 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN59339 Book: Lees Milne A.; Verey R.. 1982. The Englishman's Garden. p.124-27 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN41757 Book: Heward J.; Taylor R.. 1996. The Country Houses of Northamptonshire. R.C.H.M.E.. p.94-109 (part checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 90042 81539 (46m by 25m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEEKLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
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Record last edited
Oct 24 2024 11:41AM
