Description

THE CLOSE
1.
1594
No 13
SU 1429 NE 4/49 28.2.52.
II GV
2.
C17 and later. Unsymmetrical. 2 storey and attic. Stuccoed, with projecting
plinth, moulded wood eaves cornice with pairs of brackets approximately 3
ft centres and old tile roof. 2 large gabled dormers with plastered faces
and tile hung cheeks each with C19 2-light casement. On 1st floor - 2 3-light
moulded stone mullioned and transomed casements (original iron) under dormers
and one 4-light similar to left hand of later date. On ground floor - plain
4 panel service door, moulded frame, to left hand - late C18 square window
- C17? 4 panel entrance door in late C18 doorcase, panelled reveals, Doric
pilasters plain entablature and small hood, panelled soffit of 5 squares.
2 late C18 windows (4 panes wide) to right hand of door. Ground floor windows
have C18 panelled shutters and catches etc.
Interior has 2 good small, panelled rooms.

All the listed buildings in the Close form an outstanding group.

Listing NGR: SU1452129626

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26274571

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Derbyshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period property manual, victorian house manual 2 books collection set by ian rock