Building record 638/0/60 - No 17 High Street
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Summary
An 18th-century ironstone townhouse with a distinctive Gibbs surround to its doorway. In 1812 it was briefly the residence of Felicia Hemans, a poet. Locally listed building.
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Full Description
{1} An 18th-century ironstone townhouse with a distinctive Gibbs surround to its doorway. In 1812 it was briefly the residence of Felicia Hemans, a poet.
{4} Photo possibly 1947;
<1> Daventry District Council, 2017, Daventry Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, p. 54 (Policy Document). SNN112347.
<2> Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B, 2013, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p. 216 (Book). SNN111989.
<3> Walker, C., 2008, An archaeological desk-based assessment of land at High Street and Bowen Square, Daventry September 2008 (Report). SNN108104.
<4> Photographs of buildings in Daventry (Photographs). SNN112541.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN112347 Policy Document: Daventry District Council. 2017. Daventry Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan. Daventry District Council. p. 54.
- <2> SNN111989 Book: Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B. 2013. The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire. Yale University Press. p. 216.
- <3> SNN108104 Report: Walker, C.. 2008. An archaeological desk-based assessment of land at High Street and Bowen Square, Daventry September 2008. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 08/131. Northants Archaeology.
- <4> SNN112541 Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Daventry.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5734 6253 (21m by 34m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DAVENTRY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:42PM
