Building record 4821/0/23 - Former Barn, Pilton Road

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Summary

Former threshing barn, probably constructed in the mid-18th century. Now converted into office accomodation

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Full Description

{1} Building recording survey was undertaken prior to conversion of the barn. It is built from roughly coursed limestone with some sandstone quoins and a red pantile roof. It is orientated roughly north-west to south-east and is 19.5m x 7m externally and of five bays. The principal entrances are opposed full-height doors in the central bay. Other door openings are later. Additions comprise a stone bay abutting the barn's north end, a mid-19th century pig sty at the south end and a mid-20th century privy on the west side.

Graffiti in the barn records 'George Gascoyne killed by lightning July 1st 1914' and 'Fire at Wadenhoe House Feb 19 1924'.


<1> Stamper, P., 2019, Archaeological building recording of a barn and stable block at Dovecote, Pilton Road, Wadenhoe, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN111397.

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  • <1>XY Report: Stamper, P.. 2019. Archaeological building recording of a barn and stable block at Dovecote, Pilton Road, Wadenhoe, Northamptonshire. Paul Stamper Heritage. Paul Stamper Heritage. [Mapped feature: #80965 Footprint of barn and extensions at time of building recording survey, ]

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Location

Grid reference Centred TL 0121 8355 (25m by 18m)
Civil Parish WADENHOE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 25 2025 8:14PM

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