SNN108072 - An historic building analytical survey (level 3), Huskissons Lodge Farm buildings, Wansford Road, Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire

A level 3 Historic Building Analytical Survey was undertaken by University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) at Huskissons Lodge farm buildings, Wansford Road, Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire. The survey studied the range of mid 19th century farm buildings set around two courtyards. The buildings are grade II listed by virtue of their location within the cartilage of Huskissons Lodge Farmhouse. The farm buildings appear to have begun life as a double courtyard range with open cattle sheds along with a cart and implement shed. The building was also built to accommodate a large amount of stabling for horses and associated equipment. Later changes in the farm saw a modification of the cattle sheds into a small dairy. Despite the loss of most internal fixtures and fittings the buildings have remained relatively unchanged. It is proposed that under planning application EN/04/01948FUL and EN/0401949LBC the farm buildings will be restored and converted into three residential dwellings. Because of the level of repairs necessary and the change of use to create the dwellings the Conservation Officer at east Northamptonshire Council requested that an analytical record of the buildings be made prior to the commencement of any work. The survey took place on the 17th and 18th of September 2009 and was carried out by A.R.Hyam.