Monument record 755/2 - Whittlebury Lodge

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Summary

Whittlebury Lodge built 1865/8 for the Earl of Southampton. By William Burn. Damaged by fire and rebuilt in 1871. Demolished 1972.

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Full Description

{1} Whittlebury Lodge - seat of Lord Southampton. Modern mansion - comfort with elegance. Was originally a hunting box erected by late Lord when he managed Duke of Grafton's hunting establishment (family name Fitxroy) stands SE extremity of Whittlebury Green, skirting forest.

{2} Whittlebury Lodge built 1865/8 for the Earl of Southampton. By William Burn. Damaged by fire and rebuilt in 1871.

{3} The area was formerly occupied by Whittlebury Lodge.

{5} Undated photograph.


<1> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.70 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77328.

<2> Pevsner N.; Cherry B., 1973, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p.461 (unchecked) (Series). SNN1320.

<3> Jones R.L.C., 2001, Report on Shovel Test Pits In And Around Whittlebury Village: July-August 2001, p.10-11 (checked) (Report). SNN102659.

<4> 1855, The Cottage Gardener (14), 144-5 (Series). SNN60775.

<5> Photographs of buildings in Whittlebury (Photographs). SNN114176.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Book: Baker G.. 1830. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 2. p.70 (unchecked).
  • <2> Series: Pevsner N.; Cherry B.. 1973. The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire. The Buildings of England. Northamptonshire. Penguin Books. p.461 (unchecked).
  • <3> Report: Jones R.L.C.. 2001. Report on Shovel Test Pits In And Around Whittlebury Village: July-August 2001. Whittlewood Project. p.10-11 (checked).
  • <4> Series: 1855. The Cottage Gardener (14). The Cottage Gardener. 14. 144-5.
  • <5> Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Whittlebury.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 69382 43576 (358m by 326m) Approximate
Civil Parish WHITTLEBURY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

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Other Statuses/References

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Record last edited

Oct 5 2022 2:45PM

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