Building record 1010/0/24 - Planting Stone at SP67406551

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{1} Planting stone. Early C17. Limestone ashlar. Rectangular block on plinth with inscription, "This wood was planted by Sir John Spencer Knight father of Robert Lord Spencer in the year of our Lord 1589" has Spencer coat of arms above. Enclosed by railings with spikes. Errected after 1603 when title of Baron was conferred.

{4} Undated photo;


<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 7/17 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

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

<3> Markham S., Datestones in Althorp Park, p.5 (unchecked) (Report). SNN106271.

<4> Photographs of buildings in Althorp (Photographs). SNN111846.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <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. 7/17.
  • <2> Catalogue: List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). Daventry District. Dept. of Environment. G01 (unchecked).
  • <3> Report: Markham S.. Datestones in Althorp Park. p.5 (unchecked).
  • <4> Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Althorp.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 67412 65541 (2m by 3m) Approximate
Civil Parish ALTHORP, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

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Record last edited

Jan 29 2020 12:24PM

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