SNN111934 - Archaeological building recording of the 'Ballroom' ceiling, Beaumont Villa, Cliftonville, Northampton

Beaumont Villa is located on Cliftonville, Northampton and until the mid-20th century was a grand private residence. It was probably during the years 1906-14 that an ornate plaster ceiling and other related plasterwork were added to the existing Drawing Room, subsequently known as the Ballroom. The building was part of Northampton General Hospital during the later 20th century and has been vacant for some years. During recent extensive renovations parts of the plaster ceiling had collapsed, revealing widespread dry-rot on its rear face and IS Heritage were commissioned to record the remainder of the ceiling and put it into an historical context.