Description

N0RT0N DAVENTRY R0A0
SP66SW (East side)
5/165 Nos,4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
- II
Almshouses. Dated 1853. Coursed squared ironstone, limestone dressings, slate
roof, brick end and ridge stacks on rendered bases. 2 storeys; 7-window range.
Central and end bays break forward and have stone coped gables with kneelers
facing street. Central chamfered doorway, with straight head and keyblock, gives
access to passage and doors just within to Nos.6 and 7. Doors to inner sides of
and bays and to middle of intermediate ranges have similar stone surrounds and
plank doors with ornamental hinges. Two-light cast-iron casements with octagonal
and diamond pattern lights throughout with chamfered stone surrounds and
keyblocks except to first floor windows. Stone shield in central gable inscribed
Norton Charity 1853. Interiors not inspected.

Listing NGR: SP6016263682

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26341531

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  Setting up a Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement: Historic England Advice Note 5
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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