Building record MLI86614 - Leadenham House, Rectory Lane, Leadenham
Summary
Leadenham House, Rectory Lane, Leadenham
Type and Period (2)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1790 AD to 2050 AD)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval to Modern - 1700 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
63328
Leadenham House is a small country house, with stables (63329) and gateways (63326 and 63327) and parkland (63349). It was built for William Reeve from 1790, the shell being complete by 1793. Additions were made to the building in 1826-29. Alterations were also made by Detmar Blow in about 1903. It is constructed of ashlar and dressed limestone rubbble and a slate hipped roof. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}{2}{3}{4}
Leadenham House, Leadenham. Partially extant 18th century farmstead. Regular courtyard with multiple regular yards. The farmhouse is detached from the main working complex. There has been a partial loss (less than 50%) of traditional buildings. Located within a Church and/or Manor farm group. Large modern sheds are located on the site. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI7648 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 3/20 (263.020).
- <2> SLI9567 Graphic Material: Lincolnshire County Council. Illustration showing Leadenham House. C-893.
- <3> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire - Second Edition. page 390.
- <4> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). pp.430-431.
- <5> SLI15702 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2015. English Heritage Farmsteads Project. 6452.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 94932 51815 (42m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LEADENHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Related to: Gateway to Leadenham House, Rectory Lane, Leadenham (Building) (MLI86613)
- Related to: Icehouse, Leadenham House (Monument) (MLI86634)
- Related to: Leadenham Park (Monument) (MLI86635)
- Related to: South gate to Leadenham House, Main Road, Leadenham (Building) (MLI86612)
- Related to: Stables to Leadenham House, Rectory Lane, Leadenham (Building) (MLI86615)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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