Description

THORPE MALSOR (off) CHURCH WAY
SP 87 NW
(south west side)
5/99 Thorpe Malsor Hall
25.10.51
GV II
Kanor House. Early C17, refenestrated C18, south front remodelled 1817,
later C19 alterations. Ironstone ashlar with limestone dressings, stone
slate and Welsh slate roofs. Chamfered plinths, coped gables with
finials. 3 grouped coped stone ridge stacks, mostly with octagonal cast
iron pots. 2 storeys plus attics, 5 bays wide by 7 bays deep, E-plan.
Symmetrical east front has a central 2-storey gabled porch with C18
ashlar doorcase and C19 8-panel doors. On either side, two 6/9 sashes
and beyond, two 6/6 sashes. Above, a range of eight 6/6 sashes and above
again, 4 hipped dormers flanked by single 6/6 sashes in the gables. All
the sashes have projecting surrounds. Symmetrical south front has
moulded eaves and a central 2-storey parapeted bow window with 3 full
height 6/6 sashes. Beyond on either side, 3 similar sashes. Above, 9
smaller 6/6 sashes. All the windows have flat arches. Above the central
window, a crest and the date '1817'. Irregular north side has an off-
centre mid C19 parapeted addition and to west a 2-storey 2-bay addition
with a hipped end. Irregular fenestration with C19 wooden cross
mullioned casements and glazing bar sashes. Rear has a recessed 2-bay
centre with moulded cornice, flanked to left by a 2-bay double gabled
wing with early C19 doors and windows. To right, a hipped 2-storey
addition and a gabled wing with glazing bar sashes and blank panels.
The interior, remodelled early and mid C19, has a flagged central hall
with cantilevered stone winder stair with wrought iron balustrade and
scrolled ramped handrail. Ground floor rooms have simple marble
fireplace and 5-panel doors. The Manor and Rectory of Thorpe Malsor was
bought in 1622 by John Maunsell of Chicheley, Buckinghamshire, and has
remained in the hands of the Maunsell family since then.
Sources: Pevsner
Kelly's Directory of Northamptonshire, 1928
Anon Guide Book to Church of All Saints

Listing NGR: SP8336578958

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26509113

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Recommended Books

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  For the Record
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy