Building record 2659/5/1 - The Manor House, Weldon

Manor house. Probably mid C16th to late C17th. Limestone ashlar with Weldon slate roof

{1} Manor house. Probably mid C16th to late C17th. Limestone ashlar with Weldon slate roof. Originally 3-unit plan with central porch. 2 storeys with attic; 3-window range. Centre bay breaks forward as 3-storey gabled porch with arch-head door opening. Studded plank door has square-head moulded stone surround. Two 2-light stone mullion windows to porch with moulded string courses between. Flanking, 4-light stone mullion windows. Ashlar gable parapets, with kneelers and finial blocks to porch, and 2 hi ped roof dormers. Large ashlar stacks with moulded cornices, symmetrically at ridge and ends. Blank diamond shape tablet in porch gable. C17 gabled wing breaks forward to right with 3- and 4-light stone mullion windows to each floor. Plank door in return wall. Rear has late C17/early C18 staircase projection. Interior has open fireplaces with bressumers and C17 fireplaces with moulded stone surrounds. Late C17/early C18 dog-leg stair with turned balustrade to first floor landing. Plank door with stop chamfered surrounds. Originally part of Kirby Hall estate with long unbroken tenancy and subsequently ownership in the same family.

{2} Manor house. Probably mid 16th to late 17th century. Originally 3-unit plan with central porch. 2 storeys with attic; 3-window range. 17th century gabled wing breaks forward to right with 3- and 4- light stone mullion windows to porch. Originally part of Kirby Hall estate with long unbroken tenancy and subsequently ownership in the same family.

{3} A lead plate on the rear of the building is dated 1629. Discussion of setting.

{4} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 8/201 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> 1992, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), K06 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN46686.

<3> Corby Borough Council, 2009, Conservation Area Appraisal: Weldon (Report). SNN111967.

<4> Photographs of buildings in Weldon (Photographs). SNN113888.

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