Building record 445/2/1 - Crick Manor, No.3 Church Street

Crick Manor is a former two storey farmhouse on an irregular plan, dating to at least 1656 (existing datestone). It is built of local ironstone with a long straw thatched roof and ornamental stone stacks, greatly redesigned in 1925 in Arts and Crafts styling, possibly by E.Lutyens. Locally listed building.

{1} Crick Manor is a former two storey farmhouse on an irregular plan, dating to at least 1656 (existing datestone). It is built of local ironstone with a long straw thatched roof and ornamental stone stacks, greatly redesigned in 1925 in Arts and Crafts styling, possibly by E.Lutyens.
The main hall possibly dates to as early as the 15th century, evidenced by carpenter’s marks on a cross beam used in the roofing structure and the proportions of beams above the east-wall windows. The upper chamber may then have been an addition in the late 16th or early 17th century, with later additions in 1656. The main hall has a projected porch with a Tudor style arched entranceway with coping and kneelers.
The south wing most likely dates from the 1700s, and has a steeply pitched coped gable, with kneelers, set in a cross from the main central hall. The northern wing was constructed in the 1920s, possibly to designs by Lutyens. It sits subservient to the main hall, and has two projecting coped gables at the upper storey.
All the fenestration is of similar design across the whole property as; fixed diamond pattern leaded lights, with ashlar ironstone mullions and dressings.
The ornamental gardens are also said to have been laid out by Lutyens, possibly with assistance from Gertrude Jekyll.
The property is enclosed by a substantial ironstone boundary wall which stretches along the highway on Main Road and Church Street. At Church Street there is a thatched entranceway to the property.

{2} There are two manor houses in Crick: one situated at SP5883 7241 which bears the date 1656 and is known as "Crick Manor". The other situated at SP5894 7224 bears the date 1694 and a reconstructioin plaque 1925, and is known as Vynter's manor.

{3} Both buildings are in excellent condition; the former [Crick Manor] is a private residence and the latter [Vynter's Manor] is used as offices by several firms.

<1> Daventry District Council, 2020, Crick Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (Policy Document). SNN112346.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP57SE1 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments, F1 JB 07-FEB-69 (Note). SNN111452.

Record last edited

Feb 17 2025 6:47PM