KELMARSH HALL

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A country house built circa 1727-32 by James Gibbs for William Hanbury. It was altered in the Victorian period, but some Victorian work was demolished during reconstruction by Sir Albert Richardson in 1956, using the original Gibbs designs. The ballroom was added during the 19th century and remodelled during the early 20th century. It is constructed of red brick with ashlar dressings, constructed to a double pile plan with linked pavillions. The main centre facade has two storeys plus basement and attic levels, with a mansard roof, the linked pavilions are also of two storeys with attics and have hipped roofs. a nearby late 18th century orangery actually originally stood at Brixworth Hall and was moved to Kelmarsh in the 20th century.

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For a detailed architectural description of the house please see the Listed Entry Description, the designated details are also available on the Heritage Gateway website. (1-2)

Pevsner includes a description of Kelmarsh; noting the late 18th century orangery, which was originally at Brixworth Hall and moved to Kelmarsh Hall in the 19th century. (3)

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(1) List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest

Daventry District, 02-NOV-1954.

(2) World Wide Web page

Heritage Gateway. 2009. Heritage Gateway http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk [Accessed 15-MAY-2009]

(3) by Nikolaus Pevsner ; revised by Bridget Cherry 1973 Northamptonshire

The buildings of England Page(s)270-271

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