Building record 6878/1/1 - Laxton Park House (Former School Room)

Former school, designed by Repton in 1806, built in 1807 and 1808. In 1925 an upper floor was added when the school was incorporated in a large house for the Countess of Bandon; only the west side was left unencumbered

{1} Designed by Repton in 1806, built in 1807-8. In 1925 an upper floor was added when the school was incorporated into a large house for The Countess of Bandon. Only the west side was left unencumbered.

{2} Originally a simple rectangular with crow-stepped end gables, that to the north having a mock Perpendicular window. Designed in 1806 and built in 1807-8. In 1833 a cottage was added for the schoolmistress. Both buildings were considerably altered when they were joined together to form a larger residence in 1925.

<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1984, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.115/Site 14, Fig 153 & Plate 121 (Series). SNN77384.

<2> Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B, 2013, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p. 387 (Book). SNN111989.

<3> Historic England, Undated, LAXTON PARK HOUSE, LAXTON, BF084515 (Archive). SNN116099.

Record last edited

Feb 5 2025 7:19PM