Althorp, Planting Stone At Sp 6855 6548 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 6855 6548

WRENN ID
empty-ember-elder
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, dated around 1603, is made of limestone ashlar. It is a rectangular block set on a plinth and features an inscription that reads, "This wood was planted by Robert Lord Spencer in the years of our Lord 1602 and 1603," along with the Spencer coat of arms above the inscription. The stone is surrounded by railings topped with spikes.

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