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> SNN77328 Book: Baker G.. 1830. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 2. p.70 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN1320 Series: Pevsner N.; Cherry B.. 1973. The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire. The Buildings of England. Northamptonshire. Penguin Books. p.461 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN102659 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> SNN60775 Series: 1855. The Cottage Gardener (14). The Cottage Gardener. 14. 144-5.
- <5> SNN114176 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
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 5 2022 2:45PM
