Building record 4206/2 - Thorpe Lubenham Hall
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Summary
Built in brick c1790-1800. Extended after c1920. Portions of the east and west wings were removed in the 1970s. Refurbished in 1985 and altered in 2008-9.
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Type and Period (5)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Built c1790-1800, Modern - 1790 AD to 1800 AD)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Altered after c1920, Early 20th Century - 1920 AD to 1929 AD)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Altered 1970s, Late 20th Century - 1970 AD to 1979 AD)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Altered 1985, Late 20th Century - 1985 AD to 1985 AD)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Altered 2008-9, 21st Century - 2008 AD to 2009 AD)
Full Description
{1} Thorpe Lubenham Hall was built of brick between c1790-1800; the south front still has two generous semicircular bows. The east wing was added after c1920 by Sir Harold Wernher (along with other alterations). Viscount Kemsley bought the hall in the early 1960s. He removed portions of the east and west wings in the 1970s. The hall was refurbished in 1985 by architect Keith Cheng.Work in 2008-9 by Kavan Brook Shanahan architects included the addition of a Tuscan portico on the entrance front, balustrades added to the parpet and improvements to the east wing.
<1> Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B, 2013, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p. 611 (Book). SNN111989.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN111989 Book: Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B. 2013. The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire. Yale University Press. p. 611.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7037 8660 (46m by 18m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MARSTON TRUSSELL, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:06PM
