Description

SP 9432-9532 WOBURN LONDON ROAD
9/125 Speedwell Farmhouse
22.10.52
- II
House. Probably late C17 in origin, reworked 1795-1802 for the Bedford estate
under direction of Robert Salmon (J M Robinson, "Farming on a Princely Scale",
Architectural Review, November 1976, p279). H-plan, 2 storeys and attics. E
cross-wing bordering with moulding coping to both ends of E cross-wing and to
end of it cross-wing. S elevation: each cross-wing has one window per floor,
those to RH wing off-centre. Central sashes of varying width, with glazing
bars and set in plain reveals. Central block has one hipped dormer containing
small-paned 2-light casement. Doorway to RH, next to junction with cross-wing.
Part-glazed door under C19 timber open porch with sloping roof. Colourwashed
ridge stack to centrala block, at junction with cross-wing. Road elevation:
first floor band, continuing around RH end. Ground and first floor each have
3 sashes with glazing bars in plain reveals. Attic has 2 hipped dormers
containing small-paned casements. Integral stack to RH N elevaton: 2 storeyed
gabled addition within E angle, and various lean-to additions.

Listing NGR: SP9542232325

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26451702

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Recommended Books

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  Northumberland (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  [(Shropshire)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1958)
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy