Building record 600/0/35 - Park Cottage
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Summary
Probable early 18th-century former game larder, converted to a game keeper's cottage in the 19th century.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} No datestone. Said to have been built by Sir Edward Dryden in the early 18th century as a small pavilion or deer larder and enlarged by Sir Henry Dryden in the 19th century when he had it converted to a game keeper's cottage. In sight of the main house, which may explain some its peculiarities.
{2} First built as a deer or game larder. Being a tower-like structure with a distinctively-shaped pointed roof. Built from ironstone and Welsh slate. Local list candidate.
<1> Giggins B., 1991, Canons Ashby Survey (Report). SNN108748.
<2> West Northamptonshire Council, 2022, Canons Ashby Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, p. 68 (Policy Document). SNN113746.
<3> Unknown, 1980-1999?, Canons Ashby (Photographic prints (B&W)). SNN115734.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5754 5076 (11m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANONS ASHBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:15PM
