Building record 941/2/4 - Stables of Harlestone House

Early 19th century stable in the Palladian style, quadrangular, stone-built stable block near the site of Harlestone House comprising two-storey pavilions in each of the four corners linked by single-storey wings: those on the north were carriage sheds, the rest were stables. During the late 19th century some of these buildings were converted to a house and garage. Probably by Humphrey and John Adey Repton. Harlestone House and other associated buildings have been demolished

Stables. Early C19 probably by Humphrey and John Adey Repton. Lias ashlar, originally slated roof, part felted. Courtyard plan. South facade symmetrical with large central carriage arch having Palladian portico of twin Ionic columns supporting an entablature with pediment above. 2-storey corner pavilions, arched recess containing first floor lunette and ground-floor sash with flat arch head. Right hand pavilion has blind window. Moulded stone cornice with pyramid roof. Pavilions linked by single storey range of 3 double recessed arcades with segmented heads. The left hand pavilion is used as the house. Corresponding carriage arch on north elevation has moulded stone cornice, parapet and pyramid roof. North, east and west elevations similar, without arcading. (Buildings of England : Northamptonshire, p.247).

{3}Palladian stables remain. Stables c/f Courteenhall - quadrangle with corner pavilions with pyramid roofs.

{4} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 23/173 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G01 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN44900.

<3> Pevsner N.; Cherry B., 1973, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Series). SNN1320.

<4> Photographs of buildings in Harlestone (Photographs). SNN112560.

<5> Walker, C., 2014, A heritage impact assessment of proposed new buildings adjacent to Harlestone Stables (Report). SNN111268.

<6> Historic England, Undated, STABLE BLOCK, HARLESTONE HOUSE, BF091166 (Archive). SNN113532.

<7> Historic England, NMR Measured Drawings, NMR06 (Drawing). SNN113008.

Record last edited

May 27 2022 3:47PM