Althorp, Planting Stone At Sp 6795 6515 is a Grade II listed building in the West Northamptonshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 8 November 1984. Planting stone.

Althorp, Planting Stone At Sp 6795 6515

WRENN ID
watchful-jade-swift
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
West Northamptonshire
Country
England
Date first listed
8 November 1984
Type
Planting stone
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The planting stone at Althorp dates from around 1624 and is made of limestone ashlar. It is a rectangular block with a moulded head, set on a plinth that features an inscription stating, "This wood was planted by Sir William Spencer Knight of the Bathe in the year of our Lord 1624," along with the Spencer coat of arms above it. The reverse side of the stone carries the inscription, "Up and bee doing and God will prosper." The stone is enclosed by railings with spikes.

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