Building record 1682/3/14 - Statue c.120m. East of Garden front of Kirby Hall (The Rape of the Sabines)
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Summary
Statue. Probably late C17th for Sir Christopher Hatton IV
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Statue. Probably late C17th for Sir Christopher Hatton IV. Limestone ashlar depicting the Rape of the Sabines. Owned by Winchelsea estate, in guardianship of HMBCE. Kirby Hall is scheduled as an ancient monument. Included for group value. (Kirby Hall garden is included in the HBMC County Register of Garens at Grade II*).
{3} Undated photo;
<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 5/84 (Digital archive). SNN102353.
<2> 1992, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), K06 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN46686.
<3> Photographs of buildings in Gretton (Photographs). SNN111741.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN102353 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. 5/84.
- <2> SNN46686 Catalogue: 1992. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). District of Corby (K06). Dept. of Environment. K06 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN111741 Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Gretton.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 92495 92645 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRETTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 7 2025 11:19AM
