The Shires
THE SHIRES, HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1371894
- Date first listed:
- 31-Jul-1987
- List Entry Name:
- The Shires
- Statutory Address:
- THE SHIRES, HIGH STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1371894
- Date first listed:
- 31-Jul-1987
- List Entry Name:
- The Shires
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE SHIRES, 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:
- THE SHIRES, HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Denford
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 99228 76585
Details
SP9976 DENFORD HIGH STREET (South side)
17/36 The Shires
GV II
House. Probably C17 origins, mainly mid C18. Squared coursed limestone with concrete tile roof. Originally probably 2-unit plan. 2 storeys. 3-window range of sash windows with glazing bars under stone lintels with keyblocks. Window heads to left-hand bays are linked by flat ashlar band. 5-panel door to right of centre under C19 wooden hood. Chamfered plinth. Ashlar gable parapet to right and central rebuilt brick stack. Straight joint above door may be evidence of blocked window. Right gable has sash window at first floor, similar to the front and C20 bow window at ground floor. Interior not inspected but noted as having panelled window reveals. "The Cottage" (q.v.) adjoining may originally have been a cross wing to this house.
Listing NGR: SP9922876585
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 232468
- 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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