The Old Reading Room
THE OLD READING ROOM, THE GREEN
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1189043
- Date first listed:
- 01-Dec-1951
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Reading Room
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD READING ROOM, THE GREEN
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- Date:
- 2001-09-01
- Reference:
- IOE01/05262/33
- Rights:
- © Mr Alistair F Nisbet. Source: Historic England Archive
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1189043
- Date first listed:
- 01-Dec-1951
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 14-Dec-1987
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Reading Room
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD READING ROOM, THE GREEN
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD READING ROOM, THE GREEN
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- West Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Abthorpe
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 64921 46568
Details
ABTHORPE THE GREEN SP6446 (North side) 14/17 The Old Reading Room 01/12/51 (Formerly listed as House, now used as Church Rooms)
GV II
House. Dated 1682, renovated C20. Coursed squared limestone, old plain-tile roof, stone end stacks. 2-unit plan. 2 storeys and attic; 2-window range. Entrance front has C20 door to left with stone lintel, keyblock and hood mould. Small window to left of door with chamfered stone surround. 3-light chamfered stone mullion windows to ground and first floors with hood moulds. C20 extensions to left end. Stone-coped gable with kneelers to right. Right gable end faces street and has 4-light chamfered stone mullion window with hood mould to ground floor, a similar 3-light window to first floor, similar 2-light window to attic and datestone above inscribed IKH/1682. C20 additions to left gable end. Interior has stone bolection-moulded corner fireplace. Until recently used as parish rooms.
Listing NGR: SP6492146568
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 235035
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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