Building record 494/1/1 - Snorscomb Farmhouse

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Summary

Late 17th-century farmhouse. Formerly part of the Knightley Estate.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1} Farmhouse. Late C17. Coursed squared ironstone slate roof, stone end and ridge stacks, that to left with flue rebuilt in brick. 3-unit plan. 2 storeys and attic; 4-window range. 6-panel door with overlight to left of centre in gabled timber porch. 3-light casement windows to ground floor, 2-light to first floor except for first floor right of 3 lights with timber lintels. Quoins and stone coped gables with kneelers. 2-window wing to rear left. Interior: flagged floor, boxed spine beams, dog-leg staircase with landings and stick balusters and ramped handrail. Collar-truss roof. Formerly part of Knightly estate.

{3} Undated photo;


<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 8/76 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

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

<3> Photographs of buildings in Everdon (Photographs). SNN111697.

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. 8/76.
  • <2> Catalogue: List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). Daventry District. Dept. of Environment. F06 (unchecked).
  • <3> Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Everdon.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 4597e 2562e (25m by 22m) Central
Civil Parish EVERDON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 15 2024 10:11AM

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