Building record 1010/0/27 - Planting Stone at SP68756508

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Summary

Planting stone. Late C18. Limestone ashlar.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1} Planting stone. Late C18. Limestone ashlar. Circular shaft on square base surmounted by a ball finial. Metal plate with inscription on column "Planted by George John Earl Spencer K.G. in the year M DCC XCVIII, Seris Factura Nepotibus Umbram". Enclosed by railings with spikes.
[HER note 21/11/2023: The grid reference on the list description appears to be incorrect should be SP 6875 6508 not SP 6575 6508].

{4} Undated photo;


<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 7/20 (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.12 (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. 7/20.
  • <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.12 (unchecked).
  • <4> Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Althorp.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 4688e 2651e (13m by 15m) Approximate
Civil Parish ALTHORP, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 21 2023 8:57AM

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