Building record 1681/0/15 - No. 1 Lyveden Road (Roke House)

House. C16 origins, probably altered mid C18. Squared coursed limestone with thatch roof.

{1} House. C16 origins, probably altered mid C18. Squared coursed limestone with thatch roof. Originally 2-unit plan. 2 storeys. 3-window range of C19 casements under wood lintels. First floor centre window is C20 casement. Central 4-panelled door with glazing has C19 gabled hood. 2-stage ashlar buttress, to far right, and chamfered plinth. Ashlar gable parapet to left has trefoil moulding to gablet at kneeler. Rebuilt brick stacks. C20 extension to rear. Interior: room to left has open fireplace with bressumer and remains of bread oven. Moulded beam above fireplace and on line of hall wall. C19 staircase with broad stick balusters.

{3} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 15/73 (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 4:00PM