Building record 1160/0/113 - Former printing works, Kingsthorpe Hollow
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Summary
Early 20th century printing works comprising eight north-lit sheds. Now Bell of Northampton (formerly known as Northampton Calor Gas Co).
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Full Description
{1} 'Printing Works' shown on 1924 Ordnance Survey map. Kelly's Directory of 1940 lists it as 'Clarke & Sherwell Ltd, printers, Kingsthorpe Rd'. A single storey printing works, consisting of eight north-lit ranges of varying length, gabled east-west, stands on the west side of Kingsthorpe Road and the north side of Thornton Road. The north lights incorporate unusual dormer windows. Openings in the south elevation are original, as are the doors.
<1> ENGLISH HERITAGE, 2000, Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey, North156 (Catalogue). SNN105075.
<2> Undated, Northampton Calor Gas Centre (former printing works), Kingsthorpe Road, Kingsthorpe Hollow, Northampton, BF103590 (Archive). SNN113579.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7513 6227 (66m by 65m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1309574
Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 6:23PM
