Building record 2925/2/1 - The Manor House

Manor house, mid C17. Lias ashlar, plain tiled roof, 3-unit plan with cross wing to left. Reputedly built by J. Markham in 1604.

{1} Manor house, mid C17. Lias ashlar, plain tiled roof, 3-unit plan with cross wing to left. 2-storeys with cellar and attic, 3-window range. 2- and 3-light moulded stone mullions with wood casements. Partially blocked window in ground floor of cross wing. Entrance between windows 2 and 3 from left has fine moulded stone architrave and entablature with C20 door. String course between ground and first floor and below eaves. Gabled roof with gabled cross wing. All with ashlar gable parapets and kneelers. Worn tablet on cross wing. Elevation of cross wing is 2 window range of casements having moulded stone surrounds. Rear similar with 2-light stone mullions. Interior: Jacobean stair with turned balusters and quarter landing, probably altered. Remnant of open fire in kitchen. Reputedly built by J. Markham in 1604.

{3} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 4/136 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

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

<3> Photographs of buildings in Creaton (Photographs). SNN111603.

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Aug 5 2021 9:26AM