Archaeological Standing Building Recording, Northhamptonshire
An Archaeological Standing Building Recording was undertaken in support of a Listed Building Consent application regarding proposed alterations and repairs to a Grade II listed early 17th century farmhouse at Helmdon.
In Brief
Archaeological Standing Building Recording
Location: Helmdon, NorthamptonshireKey Points
- Archaeological Standing Building Recording to Historic England Level 2
- Listed Building Consent
- Grade II Listed
Summary
The Archaeological Standing Building Recording established that the present farmhouse probably occupies the site of an earlier manor house of late medieval date.
The original three-unit, cross-passage plan of the farmhouse and surviving architectural features suggested that it was built during the first half of the 17th century, probably by the Emilys, a wealthy local gentry family. The fine quality of the original mullioned windows and fireplaces indicated that it was intended to be a high-status dwelling.
A two-storey gabled service wing was added later in the 17th century, while further alterations to the building took place during the 19th century, with many of the older mullioned windows being replaced with newer casement windows.
Results
The results of the Archaeological Standing Building Recording were approved by South Northamptonshire Council, thereby successfully discharging the planning condition and allowing development to proceed.
