The Old Bakehouse
THE OLD BAKEHOUSE, 422, SIMPSON ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1332217
- Date first listed:
- 26-Sept-1975
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Bakehouse
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD BAKEHOUSE, 422, SIMPSON ROAD
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- Date:
- 1999-09-01
- Reference:
- IOE01/00693/26
- Rights:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1332217
- Date first listed:
- 26-Sept-1975
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 25-Mar-1976
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Bakehouse
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD BAKEHOUSE, 422, SIMPSON ROAD
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 BAKEHOUSE, 422, SIMPSON ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Simpson and Ashland
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 88135 36043
Details
SIMPSON ROAD 1. 5135 SIMPSON No 422 (The Old Bakery) SP 8836 1/66 II 2. C16/C17 or possible earlier origin, extended in C17 and early to mid C19. 2 storeys roughcast brick with 2 cross wings, that to west C18 addition. Renewed wood casements and 3 gabled dormers between cross wings with gable. Tiled roof. Internally various parts of timber framed exposed. The central part appears to be earlier and may have had open hall and through passage: wall posts and rough hewn beams. Large open fireplaces back to back. On 1st floor one windbrace survives and purlins, also part of original west gable end with collars and studding. The eastern part may be slightly later but also retain former south timber framed exterior wall and some wattle and daub infill. Bread oven and salt cupboard survive. The staircase and entrance have been removed. Late C19 south wing to eastern part.
No 422 (The Old Bakery) shall be amended to read No 422 (The Old Bakehouse)
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SIMPSON ROAD 1. 5135 SIMPSON No 422 (The Old Bakery) SP 8836 1/66 II 2. C16/Cl7 or possible earlier origin, extended in Cl7 and early to mid C19. 2 storeys roughcast brick with 2 cross wings, that to west C18 addition. Renewed wood casements and 3 gabled dormers between cross wings with gable. Tiled roof. Internally various parts of timber framed exposed. The central part appears to be earlier and may have had open hall and through passage: wall posts and rough hewn beams. Large open fireplaces back to back. On lst floor one windbrace survives and purlins, also part of original west gable end with collars and studding. The eastern part may be slightly later but also retains former south timber framed exterior wall and some wattle and daub infill. Bread oven and salt cupboard survive. The staircase and entrance have been removed. Late C19 south wing to eastern part.
Listing NGR: SP8813536043
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 45431
- 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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