Building record 1681/0/8 - No. 11 High Street (Pytchley House, The Old Forge and attached outbuildings)

House and attached forge. Early C18 origins, mainly mid C18 and C19. House is limestone ashlar and forge is squared coursed limestone and brick, both with slate roofs.

{1} House and attached forge. Early C18 origins, mainly mid C18 and C19. House is limestone ashlar and forge is squared coursed limestone and brick, both with slate roofs. House originally 2-unit plan. 2 storeys with attic. 2-window range of C19 and C20 casements, in original openings, under gauged stone heads. Central C20 door is under similar head. Chamfered plinth and raised string course between floors. Pair of gabled eaves dormers. Ashlar gable parapets and kneelers and ashlar stacks at ends. Plaque with moulded cornice between first floor windows. 2-window range attached to left, remodelled C19, was formerly the forge. C19 and C20 casement windows under wood lintels and large plank door, under wood lintel to right. Brick stacks at ridge and end. Left gable has evidence of early C18 roof pitch. Outbuildings attached to rear are part brick. Interior not inspected.

{3} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 15/67 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G09 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN41470.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Brigstock (Photographs). SNN111673.

Record last edited

Jun 9 2022 3:59PM