Building record 780/3/1 - Meadow Farmhouse, Bliss Lane

Farmhouse. C17, and 1825. Coursed squared ironstone and limestone in alternate bonds, plain tile roof, brick end and ridge stacks.

{1} Farmhouse. C17, and 1825. Coursed squared ironstone and limestone in alternate bonds, plain tile roof, brick end and ridge stacks. 4-unit plan. 2 storeys and attic; 4-window range. Principal front to garden has central C20 door with overlight and gabled hood, flanked by 3-light ovolo stone mullion windows with hood moulds to ground and first floor, that to left blocked with brick. A similar window to far right with blocked door to left with stone jambs and lintel, and C20 window with timber lintel to first floor above. A C20 patio door to far left, a C20 casement window to first floor replacing mullions with moulded stone jambs and hood mould. Stone coped gables with kneelers. Left gable end has 4-light ovolo stone mullion window to ground floor, and similar window to first, and one-light window with stone surround to attic, all with hood moulds and blocked by inserted end stack. A 2-storey wing to rear left with datestone in gable inscribed TM/1825. Back door with 4-centred arch head and old plank door. Interior: chamfered spine beams, stone flagged floors, and open fireplace with moulded bressumer.

{3} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 11/91 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F06 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN44900.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Flore (Photographs). SNN112168.

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Nov 4 2020 11:31AM