Althorp, Gardeners House
ALTHORP, GARDENERS HOUSE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1356630
- Date first listed:
- 02-Nov-1954
- List Entry Name:
- Althorp, Gardeners House
- Statutory Address:
- ALTHORP, GARDENERS HOUSE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1356630
- Date first listed:
- 02-Nov-1954
- List Entry Name:
- Althorp, Gardeners House
- Statutory Address 1:
- ALTHORP, GARDENERS HOUSE
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:
- ALTHORP, GARDENERS HOUSE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- West Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Althorp
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 68205 64502
Details
ALTHORP SP66SE 11/10 Althorp, Gardeners House 02/11/54 GV II*
House. Mid C18, by Roger Morris. Lias ashlar with slate roof. 2-unit plan. Single storey with attic. North elevation of 3 bays with open central venetian arcade with moulded keystone flanked by single arcades, breaking forward with open arcade on return wall. Cornice with parapet above, centre portion with open balustrade flanked by blind occulus. Pyramid roof with central and lateral ashlar stacks. Dormer with pediment and Diocletian casements. Beneath arcade, cental alcove with marble reclining figure flanked sashes with glazing bars under flat arches. Vaulted ceiling beneath arcade. Rear: plain symmetrical with central 6-panelled door and pediment above flanked by casements with leaded lights. Similar dormer on all sides of roof pyramid. Lean-to extensions probably C20, to left and right. (Buildings of England : Northamptonshire, p.82).
Listing NGR: SP6820564502
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 359999
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Pevsner, N, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, (1961), 82
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 30 Northamptonshire,
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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