The Priory |
| Hob Uid: 345618 | |
Location :
Northamptonshire
Northampton
Billing
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| Grid Ref : SP8044061840 |
| Summary : Possibly an early monastic house later converted to a fortified manor house. Largely rebuilt in 1880. The present house is predominantly modern but retains original fabric, probably from the 14th to 16th centuries, in the south and east faces. Two storeyed, built of stone rubble with Welsh slate roofs. |
More information : SP 8044 6184: Remains of PRIORY [LB] (Cistercian)
The remains of the manor house at Little Billing were misidentified as a priory in 1729 by Messrs. Buck and have also been called a castle. The east end was converted into a farmhouse.(2) Not mentioned (3) (1)(2)(3)
The owner of the manor house has a circa 1730 print by 'Buck' showing a rambling, castellated building of composite
architectural style part ecclesiastical, part domestic. It was quite possibly an early monastic house converted to a fortified manor house. The present house is predominantly modern but retains original fabric probably 14th to 16th century in the south and east faces. (4)
No change. (5)
Listed Grade II. (6) |