Building record 4369/6/1 - Holly Bush Farmhouse

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Summary

Farmhouse. Probably late C17.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Farmhouse. Probably late C17. Coursed rubble lias with thatch roof. L-shaped plan. 2 storeys with attic. Main front elevation of 2-window range of 2-light casements with leaded lights at first floor and wood casements at ground floor all under wood lintels. C19 half glazed door to right with blocked window above. Elavation to right similar. Gabled roof with ashlar gable parapets and kneelers, brick and stone stacks at ends. Roof dormer to north. C18 outbuildings attached to south. Interior: Ea :> fireplace with chamfered bressumer, kitchen has chamfered beams and wall cupboard with panelled doors probabaly late C17. Dogleg stair, some plank doors with strap hinges. Butt purlin roof structure.

{3} Undated photo;


<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 12/55 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G02 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN44900.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Holcot (Photographs). SNN112804.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> 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. 12/55.
  • <2> Catalogue: List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). Daventry District. Dept. of Environment. G02 (unchecked).
  • <3> Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Holcot.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 79345 69785 (16m by 12m) Central
Civil Parish HOLCOT, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 17 2025 3:57PM

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