5, 6 (Woodland Cottage), 7 and 8 Main Street
5, 6 (Woodland Cottage), 7 and 8, Main Street, Sywell, NN6 0BQ
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1286915
- Date first listed:
- 02-Aug-1972
- List Entry Name:
- 5, 6 (Woodland Cottage), 7 and 8 Main Street
- Statutory Address:
- 5, 6 (Woodland Cottage), 7 and 8, Main Street, Sywell, NN6 0BQ
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1286915
- Date first listed:
- 02-Aug-1972
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 13-May-1986
- List Entry Name:
- 5, 6 (Woodland Cottage), 7 and 8 Main Street
- Statutory Address 1:
- 5, 6 (Woodland Cottage), 7 and 8, Main Street, Sywell, NN6 0BQ
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:
- 5, 6 (Woodland Cottage), 7 and 8, Main Street, Sywell, NN6 0BQ
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Sywell
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 82212 67254
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 24 January 2024 to reformat the text to current standards.
SP8267
15/296
SYWELL
MAIN STREET (North side)
Nos.5 and 6 (Woodland Cottage) 7 and 8
(Formerly listed as Nos.5 to 8 (consecutive)
02/08/72
GV
II
Four houses. 1860-64 for Lady Overstone. Squared coursed lias with slate roof. Originally each of two-unit plans. Two storeys. Together comprising a four-window range of double sashes with glazing bars, one replaced, under flat arch heads with ashlar surrounds. The centre two bays break forward with gables above and slit windows in the apex. C20 doors set in original wooden cames. Porches to left and right of Nos.6 and 7. Oversailing eaves and brick and stone stacks at ridge. Nos.5 and 8 have gabled porches in gable walls to left and right with slit windows in apex. Interiors not inspected.
Listing NGR: SP8221267254
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 233581
- 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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