Monument record 4177/2 - The Old Manse and attached chapel (disused)
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Summary
The Old Manse and attached chapel (disused). Now used as a house and outbuilding. Founded in 1662 and extended in the 18th and 19th century. The buildings are of regular coursed ironstone with slate roofs. It is a two unit plan of two storeys. The former chapel is attached to the right.
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Type and Period (8)
- CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL (Built 1662, Post Medieval - 1662 AD to 1662 AD)
- HOUSE (Before 1987, Late 20th Century - 1987 AD to 1987 AD)
- OUTBUILDING (Before 1987, Late 20th Century - 1987 AD to 1987 AD)
- MANSE (Built 1662, Post Medieval - 1662 AD to 1662 AD)
- MANSE (Extended C18, Post Medieval to Modern - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
- CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL (Extended C18, Post Medieval to Modern - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
- CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL (Extended C19, Modern - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- MANSE (Extended C19, Modern - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Full Description
{1} Manse and attached congregational chapel, now house and outbuilding. Founded 1662, mainly C18 and C19. Regular coursed ironstone with slate roof. 2-unit plan. 2 storeys. 3-window range of C19 casements under wood lintels. Central C19 part-glazed door under wood lintel has C20 glazed porch. Brick stacks at ends. Former chapel attached to right is of 3-window range of C19 wooden cross windows under wood lintels. Ashlar gable parapet to right. Rear is similar with C19 lean-to addition. Interior not inspected but chapel may retain gallery. Some windows to manse have panelled reveals.
{2} The Manse house, Ashley and its attached congregational chapel is a grade II listed building. The chapel would appear to predate the manse. The chapel was founded in 1662, but the structure dates mainly to the 18th and 19th centuries.
Historic England, Undated, THE OLD MANSE AND CHAPEL, WESTHORPE, ASHLEY, BF098824 (Archive). SNN114432.
<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.
<2> Ballinger J., 2000, The Manse, Ashley, (unchecked) (Report). SNN100768.
<3> Ballinger J., 2000, The Manse, Ashley, (unchecked) (Photographic prints (COL)). SNN100769.
<4> Castens S., 2004, Telephone Conversation with C.Addison, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN104896.
<5> Photographs of buildings in Ashley (Photographs). SNN111857.
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SNN114432 Archive: Historic England. Undated. THE OLD MANSE AND CHAPEL, WESTHORPE, ASHLEY. Historic England Archive. BF098824.
- <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. (checked).
- <2> SNN100768 Report: Ballinger J.. 2000. The Manse, Ashley. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN100769 Photographic prints (COL): Ballinger J.. 2000. The Manse, Ashley. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN104896 Oral Report: Castens S.. 2004. Telephone Conversation with C.Addison. 08/10/2004. (unchecked).
- <5> SNN111857 Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Ashley.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 79354 90813 (13m by 26m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1206291
Record last edited
Feb 5 2025 7:06PM
