Building record 4140/0/29 - No. 55 High Street & Attached Outbuildings to South

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Summary

House. Probably late C17 origins, mainly mid C18.

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

{1} House. Probably late C17 origins, mainly mid C18. Squared coursed limestone with Colleyweston slate roof. Originally 3-unit plan. 2 storeys. 3-window range of leaded casements under wood lintels. C19 four-panel door to right of centre also under wood lintel, has single-light leaded casement to right. Ashlar gable parapets and kneelers and brick stacks at ridge and end. Single-unit extension to right has leaded casement to first floor and canted wood bay to ground floor. Rear of extension has ashlar internal stack. C18 stables, now outbuildings, at angle to left of main front have one stable door and Colleyweston slate roof. Interior not inspected.

{3} Undated photo;


<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 10/66 (checked) (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> 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. 10/66 (checked).
  • <2> Catalogue: 1992. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). District of Corby (K06). Dept. of Environment. K06 (unchecked).
  • <3> Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Gretton.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 89900 94088 (23m by 27m) Approximate
Civil Parish GRETTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District)

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jan 7 2025 12:29PM

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