The Old Reading Room is a Grade II listed building in the West Northamptonshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 1 December 1951. House.

The Old Reading Room

WRENN ID
little-spire-thrush
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
West Northamptonshire
Country
England
Date first listed
1 December 1951
Type
House
Source
Historic England listing

Description

ABTHORPE THE GREEN SP6446 (North side) 14/17 The Old Reading Room 01/12/51 (Formerly listed as House, now used as Church Rooms)

GV II

House. Dated 1682, renovated C20. Coursed squared limestone, old plain-tile roof, stone end stacks. 2-unit plan. 2 storeys and attic; 2-window range. Entrance front has C20 door to left with stone lintel, keyblock and hood mould. Small window to left of door with chamfered stone surround. 3-light chamfered stone mullion windows to ground and first floors with hood moulds. C20 extensions to left end. Stone-coped gable with kneelers to right. Right gable end faces street and has 4-light chamfered stone mullion window with hood mould to ground floor, a similar 3-light window to first floor, similar 2-light window to attic and datestone above inscribed IKH/1682. C20 additions to left gable end. Interior has stone bolection-moulded corner fireplace. Until recently used as parish rooms.

Listing NGR: SP6492146568

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