Building record 7203/105/1 - Manor Farmhouse

{1} Farmhouse. Recut datestone ANNO/1606/E, and 1969 refers to restoration, remodelled C18. Squared coursed limestone with C20 plain tile roof. T-shape plan. 2 storeys. Main front has gabled wing breaking forward to left of centre, with a 2-window range to left and right, of leaded casements under wood lintels. Range to right has central C20 door under wood lintel. Range to left has C20 porch, with C18 2-panelled door, at intersection with cross wing. Return walls of cross wings have leaded casement and C20 French doors to right side. Datestone is alongside French doors. Gable end of cross wing is rendered and has a C19 lean-to. Brick and stone stacks at ridge and ends. Right gable has leaded casements. Rear elevation is a 5-window range with one blank window, and one sash. The other windows are leaded casements under wood lintels. Interior: study in cross wing has full-height C17 panelling with moulded cornice. Room to left has large open fireplace with bressumer and gun rack above. Ceiling beams and some C18 plank and panelled doors.

{2} Farmhouse, datestone ANNO/1606/E, remodelled 18th century and restoration 1969. T shaped plan. 2 storeys. Main front has gabled wing breaking forward to left of centre, with a 2-window range to left and right.

{3} Undated photo, also photo dated 22.07.1999;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 8/131 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G07 p.69 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN41470.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Rushden (Photographs). SNN114607.

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Jan 18 2023 2:42PM