Althorp, Planting Stone At Sp 6740 6551 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 6740 6551

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

Description

ALTHORP SP66NE 7/17 Althorp, planting stone at SP 6740 6551

  • II

Planting stone. Early C17. Limestone ashlar. Rectangular block on plinth with inscription, "This wood was planted by Sir John Spencer Knight father of Robert Lord Spencer in the year of our Lord 1589" has Spencer coat of arms above. Enclosed by railings with spikes. Errected after 1603 when title of Baron was conferred. (C. Markham, Datestones in Althorp Park, p.5).

Listing NGR: SP6741265541

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