Building record 2929/4/1 - The Old Rectory, Cottesbrooke
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Summary
An 18th-century rectory now house. The architect was probably William Smith II. Lias ashlar with slate roof. Double depth plan.
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Full Description
{1} Rectory now house. Mid C18. Architect probably William Smith II. Lias ashlar with slate roof. Double depth plan. 2-Storeys with attic, 5-window range. Central entrance with Gibbs surround and C19 panelled door. Sash window with glazing bars and flat arched heads. Hipped roof with dormers. Central ashlar stack. South front similar, C19 extension to west. Interior: Drawing room on south front has white marble fireplace reputedly by John Whiting and moulded cornice. Reeded door cases. Main staircase of pine with half landing has, fielded panelled dado and twisted balustrade. (Buildings of England: Northamptonshire p.164).
{4} Undated photo.
<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 14/133 (checked) (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, p.164 (unchecked) (Series). SNN1320.
<4> Photographs of buildings in Cottesbrooke (Photographs). SNN112100.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN102353 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. 14/133 (checked).
- <2> SNN44900 Catalogue: List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). Daventry District. Dept. of Environment. G01 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN1320 Series: Pevsner N.; Cherry B.. 1973. The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire. The Buildings of England. Northamptonshire. Penguin Books. p.164 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN112100 Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Cottesbrooke.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 71058 73490 (28m by 17m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COTTESBROOKE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 9 2023 11:34AM
