Building record MLI90185 - Old Place, Boston Road, Sleaford
Summary
Old Place, Boston Road, Sleaford
Type and Period (3)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD to 2050 AD)
- GARDEN WALL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD to 2050 AD)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 64681
On the site of the Manor of Sleaford; West wall of drive contains 100 ft of Mediaeval fragments, but the house appears early-mid 19th century 'Gothick' and later. Front elevation rendered with Welsh slate roof and brick stacks. Irregular plan. Two windows to main elevation, arched, with 'Gothic' glazing bars, one window on ground floor. Stone plinth. Stone porch, very shallow, contains pointed doorway. Rear wing similar. 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}
Many fragments of medieval ecclesiastical stonework presumably from St Giles church (PRN 60697) have been built into the garden wall. The fragments include mouldings, window heads and carvings. {2}
Unnamed farmstead (Manor House), Sleaford. Partially extant 19th century farmstead. Regular courtyard with L-plan range plus detached buildings to the third side of the yard. The farmhouse is attached to a range of working buildings. There has been a partial loss (less than 50%) of traditional buildings. Located within a Church and/or Manor farm group. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI9678 Index: Department of the Environment. 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. Sleaford. TF 0745 2/76.
- <2> SLI3265 Index: Sleaford SMR cards. SLEAFORD. TF 04 NE; D.
- <3> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). pp 656-57.
- <4> SLI2726 Index: Ordnance Survey. Sleaford O.S. cards. SLEAFORD. TF 04 NE; 20.
- <5> SLI15702 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2015. English Heritage Farmsteads Project. 6618.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 07576 45860 (63m by 64m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SLEAFORD, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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