Building record 889/4/3 - Manor Farm, Cottage Used as Outbuilding

{1} Former cottage. Dated 1651, restored 1969. Coursed squared ironstone, plain tile roof. One unit plan. 2 storeys and attic; one-window range. Side to lane has 2-light ovolo mullion window to left, a blocked window to right with timber lintel, and a 1-light window to first floor left with moulded stone surround. Left gable end has 1-light window with moulded stone surround and hood mould to ground floor, a 2-light ovolo mullion window with hood mould to first floor and small round window with stone tracery of 3 mouchettes. Right gable end has 3-light chamfered mullion window to ground floor with double chamfered surround and hood mould, a similar window to attic, and 3-light ovolo mullion window to first floor, all with leaded lights; datestone inscribed RCM/1651 in gable, modern datestone above. Entrance to rear; plank door with timber lintel. Stone coped gables with kneelers and finials.

{3} Three undated photos;

{4} Two photos dated 6th May 1963;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 5/44 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

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

<3> Photographs of buildings in Brockhall (Photographs). SNN112149.

<4> Miss June Swann, 1960s- 70s, Miss June Swann Photographic Archive (Photographs). SNN116665.

Record last edited

Jan 8 2025 11:55AM