Building record 1189/9/2 - Walls & Attached Gatearch of Re-Used Medieval Stonework c.50m South & East of The Rectory

{1} Walls and attached gatearch. Probably late C18 and C19 with some reset medieval masonry, restored C20. Squared coursed limestone. Wall abutting the road has ashlar coping. Wall between Rectory garden and churchyard has soldier course copings, restored C20. Medieval gatearch between Rectory garden and churchyard has 2-centred arch head and chamfered surround. Three 2-light medieval windows to right of gatearch. Centre window has quatrefoil circle, window to far right has central column. Medieval masonry probably erected as a folly by Rev. Roberts about 1823 using masonry from All Saints Church now All Saints Chancel (q.v.). Included for group value.

{3} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 21/41 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G10 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN41470.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Barnwell (Photographs). SNN111911.

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Mar 18 2020 10:25AM