Monument record 5003/2/17 - Ice House, Delapre Abbey
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Summary
Ice houses were most commonly constructed on large estates during the 18th century and usually comprised a domed structure with an underground chamber. There was an ice house at Delapre located in a separate enclosed area in the parkland to the south-east of the house and adjoining walled garden. The enclosure is marked on historic maps from at least the start of the 19th century and disappears in the first half of the 20th century. The superstructure of the ice house is no longer visible, but the underground chamber may survive.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Historic maps indicate ice house and enclosure from at least 1815.
{2} Enclosure depicted but not ice house.
<1> Wilson, L, 2021, Historic building recording at Delapre Abbey, Northampton, March 2021 (Report). SNN112688.
<2> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), Northants XLV.13 (25"/1945) (Map). SNN112944.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN112688 Report: Wilson, L. 2021. Historic building recording at Delapre Abbey, Northampton, March 2021. Museum of London Arch. (MOLA) Fieldwork Reports. 21/056. MOLA Northampton.
- <2>XY SNN112944 Map: Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date). Northants XLV.13 (25"/1945). [Mapped feature: #88908 Extent of ice house enclosure, not structure, ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7615 5904 (15m by 28m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 11 2026 1:13PM
