Description

1. KENSWORTH DOVEHOUSE LANE

5125 Shortgrove Manor
Farmhouse
SP 92 SE SP/637
0/637
II

2.

Farmhouse, earlier C18, extended later C19. Main wing in dark red brick with lighter
dressings, extension in Luton Greys, old clay tile roof overall. The main wing of two
storeys and attics has a three room plan with one gable chimney on its south-east end
and substantial double-sided chimney; the two storey C19 extension on its nortn-west
end forms an L plan. The north-east elevation has moulded cornices, a tall chamfered
plinth and three pilasters, that opposite the double-sided chimney breaking through
a storey band; each storey has four 2- or 3-light casements under cambered heads. The
south-west elevation has some chequered brickwork and a 19th century dormer. The north-west
elevation of the 19th century extension has brick pilasters in imitation of the main
building, and three 3-light casements under red brick gauged heads. The plain interior
has substantial axial beams.

Listing NGR: TL0261817629

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26496171

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Recommended Books

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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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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Lancashire: Manchester and the South-East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)