Building record 600/0/17 - Church Cottage

Cottage. Dated 1863. Coursed squared ironstone, tile roof, stone end and ridge stacks. This cottage is an interesting example of the extensive rebuilding of estate housing undertaken by Sir Henry Dryden.

{1} Cottage. Dated 1863. Coursed squared ironstone, tile roof, stone end and ridge stacks. 2-unit plan. 2 storeys and attic; 3-window range. C20 plank door in doorway with 4-centred arch, hood mould and carved spandrels. 3-light mullion window to left of door, a similar 2-light window to right both with hood moulds. 4-centred chamfered arch door to right. Doors and windows have stone relieving arches. Over front door datestone with hood mould inscribed HF/D/1863. 2-light mullion windows to first floor. Stone coped gables with kneelers. Initials on datestone are those of Sir Henry Dryden - 'The Antiquary' - and his wife Frances. This cottage is an interesting example of the extensive rebuilding of estate housing undertaken by Sir Henry Dryden. Included for group value.

{5} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 19/38 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F05 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN44900.

<3> RCHME, 1992, Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire: An archaeological survey by the RCHME, December 1992, (unchecked) (Report). SNN71599.

<4> Giggins B., 1991, Canons Ashby Survey, (unchecked) (Report). SNN108748.

<5> Photographs of buildings in Canons Ashby (Photographs). SNN111842.

<6> Unknown, 1980-1999?, Canons Ashby (Photographic prints (B&W)). SNN115734.

Record last edited

Dec 6 2023 12:35PM