Building record 1010/0/25 - Planting Stone at SP67706560

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{1} Datestone. Early C17. Limestone ashlar. Rectangular block on plinth with inscription 'This wood was planted by Sir John Spencer Knight, Grandfather of Robert Lord Spencer in the years of our Lord 1567 and 1568 has Spencer arms above. Enclosed by railings with spikes. Erected after title of Baron conferred in 1603.

{4} Undated photo;


<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 7/18 (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.4 (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. 7/18.
  • <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.4 (unchecked).
  • <4> Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Althorp.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 67692 65607 (4m by 3m) Approximate
Civil Parish ALTHORP, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

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Record last edited

Jan 29 2020 12:23PM

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