Danvers House East and Danvers House West
DANVERS HOUSE EAST AND DANVERS HOUSE WEST, HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1189850
- Date first listed:
- 04-Feb-1969
- List Entry Name:
- Danvers House East and Danvers House West
- Statutory Address:
- DANVERS HOUSE EAST AND DANVERS HOUSE WEST, HIGH STREET
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1189850
- Date first listed:
- 04-Feb-1969
- List Entry Name:
- Danvers House East and Danvers House West
- Statutory Address 1:
- DANVERS HOUSE EAST AND DANVERS HOUSE WEST, HIGH STREET
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:
- DANVERS HOUSE EAST AND DANVERS HOUSE WEST, HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- West Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Culworth
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 54106 47070
Details
CULWORTH HIGH STREET SP5447 (South side) 10/17 Danvers House East and Danvers 04/02/69 House West
II
House, now two dwellings. Early C18, probably incorporating earlier work, enlarged mid C18 and C19. Sundial dated 1732 at rear of Danvers House East. Ironstone ashlar and coursed ironstone rubble, roof covered by snow at time of survey, brick stacks, irregular U-plan. Main block, early C18, of different builds, runs east to west, and has two irregularly spaced wings with hipped roofs projecting from the north front. East wing, C19, two storeys, 4 bays. Section of main block set back to right, 2 storeys and attic, 2 bays. West wing, mid C18, 2 storeys and cellar. Section of main block set back to right, 2 storeys and attic, 2 bays. Entrance in second bay from right has flat stone frame with keyblock and 6-panel door with overlight. Sash window to right has flat stone frame with keyblock. Similar windows on the first floor. Parapet with segmental pediment. West wing has angle pilasters and moulded cornice. 4 blocked 2-light cellar windows with flat stone mullions, except in that in second bay from right which is boarded over. Sash windows with flat stone frames and keyblocks on both floors. Section of main block to left has entrance on right bay with flat stone frame and keyblock and 6-panel door with fanlight. Sash window to left with flat stone frame and keyblock. Similar windows to first floor. Parapet with segmental pediment. East wing has 4-pane sash windows with flat stone frames and keyblocks to both floors. Interior: Danvers House East. remodelled C20. Danvers House West, not inspected but said to have C18 staircase with Doric newel posts and turned balusters, and a C17 fireplace. Said to have been built in the early C18 on older foundations by Sir John D'Anvers.
Listing NGR: SP5410647070
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 234046
- 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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