Building record 1010/0/23 - Planting Stone at SP67976520

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{1} Planting stone. c.1897. Limestone ashlar. Rectangular block with moulded head, on plinth with inscription "In commemoration of the 60th year of Queen Victoria's reign these oaks were planted by the family at the wish of John Poyntz 5th Earl Spencer K.G. and Charlotte Countess Spencer AD 1897" has Spencer coat of arms above. Enclosed by railings with spikes.

{3} Undated photo;


<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 7/16 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

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

<3> Photographs of buildings in Althorp (Photographs). SNN111846.

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. 7/16.
  • <2> Catalogue: List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). Daventry District. Dept. of Environment. G01 (unchecked).
  • <3> Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Althorp.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 67926 65272 (2m by 2m) Approximate
Civil Parish ALTHORP, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

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Record last edited

Jan 29 2020 12:53PM

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