Summary
Gable-ended and double roman-tiled. One tall narrow stack just inside west lateral wall. Blocked. Guttering to east and west elevations. Metal rainwater goods with 3 downpipes to west elevation (including tack room). One downpipe to east. It is not shown on the 1840 tithe map but is on the 1903 OS map which was surveyed in 1881. This fits in with the roof trusses which are typically mid to late 19th century, with truss blades bridle jointed and pegged into the tie beam. The ground floor was modified after 1921 when the garages were built. It used to take in the area where garage 1 now is and was called the Mess Room. There is a blocked doorway in the party wall with the flat and opposite it is a blocked window. The rest of the flat was called the Bothy.
West elevation:Front of building. Small coursed rubble limestone with brick-arched heads to tall doors and windows.
North elevation:Rubble as above with butt joint in the wall between the tack room and stable. Stable has two ventilation holes (or drainage?) low in the wall. This may be level with the floor as ground drops away to east.
East elevation:Rubble as above. Building rises from a rubblestone plinth as ground drops away to east. Row of 4 ventilation holes as above. There are also 2 more holes high up to ventilate the stable loft.
South elevation:Rubble as above. Adjoining newer garages.
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Monument Types
- STABLE (Mid 19th C to Late 19th C - 1833 AD to 1900 AD)
Description
Gable-ended and double roman-tiled. One tall narrow stack just inside west lateral wall. Blocked. Guttering to east and west elevations. Metal rainwater goods with 3 downpipes to west elevation (including tack room). One downpipe to east. It is not shown on the 1840 tithe map but is on the 1903 OS map which was surveyed in 1881. This fits in with the roof trusses which are typically mid to late 19th century, with truss blades bridle jointed and pegged into the tie beam. The ground floor was modified after 1921 when the garages were built. It used to take in the area where garage 1 now is and was called the Mess Room. There is a blocked doorway in the party wall with the flat and opposite it is a blocked window. The rest of the flat was called the Bothy.
West elevation: Front of building. Small coursed rubble limestone with brick-arched heads to tall doors and windows.
North elevation: Rubble as above with butt joint in the wall between the tack room and stable. Stable has two ventilation holes (or drainage?) low in the wall. This may be level with the floor as ground drops away to east.
East elevation: Rubble as above. Building rises from a rubblestone plinth as ground drops away to east. Row of 4 ventilation holes as above. There are also 2 more holes high up to ventilate the stable loft.
South elevation: Rubble as above. Adjoining newer garages.
Lodge (stable flat)
Kitchen / Living room
Walls: Plastered and papered.
Floor: Solid. Lino and carpet.
Ceiling: Plain.
Doors:
D1 - modern planked and framed door with rim lock and bakelite knob handle. Hung on strap hinges.
D2 - door to stairs. Narrow plank and batten door with 2 diagonal braces. Rim lock with brass knob handle. Hung on sash hinges. Original.
Windows:
W1 (to west) - tall sash window with 6 panes each sash. Timber frame and moulded glazing bars. Original.
W2 (to south) - small cantilevered window with 3 panes. Timber frame and moulded glazing bars. Original.
W3 (to north) - now blocked but would have been as W2.
W4 (over door) - 6 panes fixed light in moulded timber frame.
W5 (to east) - modern 3-light window with central upper hung vent and single panes in metal frame installed by tenant after 1954. Tiled ledge.
Stairs: 17 treads straight flight enclosed by matchboard partition from living/kitchen. Plain balustrade with stick balusters and square newel posts at first floor.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Walls: Plastered external walls. Stud partitions.
Floor: Boards/carpet.
Ceiling: Plain. Tie beam of truss visible to east partly chamfered for convenience of head room.
Window: W6 - modern 2-light with 1 opening casement. Single panes. Timber frame. Metal catch.
Other: Fitted cupboard to north-west corner with cornice.
Bedroom 1 (south-west)
Walls: Stud partition. Moulded cornice to all sides except sloping west.
Floor: Boards/carpet.
Ceiling: Plain. Sloping upwards to south facing window. Coved to west.
Door: D3 - 6 tongued and grooved planks with 3 ledges and 2 diagonal braces. Metal rim lock with brass knob. Hung on strap hinges. Added later?
Windows:
W7 (south) - 2-light separated with a transome. Lower light has 3 panes and is cantilevered. Upper is fixed and has 6 panes.
W8 (west) - single opening casement with 4 panes. Timber frame. Modern.
Other: Sawn softwood truss visible to north of room. Late 19th century. Truss blade bridle-jointed to tie beam. Tie beam strapped.
Bedroom 2 (south-east)
Walls: As above.
Floor: Boards running east/west.
Ceiling: Plain. Coved to east.
Door: D4 - as D3.
Window: W9 - modern 2-light with both opening casements. 4 panes each.
Bedroom 3 (east, middle)
Walls: As above.
Floor: Boards/carpet.
Ceiling: As above.
Door: D5 - as D3.
Window: W10 - as W9 with 1 opening casement.
Bedroom 4 (north-east)
Walls: As above.
Floor: Boards/carpet.
Ceiling: As above.
Door: D6 - as D3.
Window: W11 - 2-light with 1opening casement. Moulded glazing bars. 4 panes each. Original.
Bathroom
Walls: As above.
Floor: Boards/carpet.
Ceiling: As above.
Door: D7 - as D3.
Window: W12 - single opening casement with 4 panes. Original.
Other: Truss concealed in stud partition.
Plan 16: Lodge - Ground Floor
Plan 17: Lodge - First Floor
Stable
4 stalls including 1 loose box. Cast iron pillars with knob finials to fronts of plank partitions. These could be the product of the St Pancras Iron Works Company partly because they look very like stable equipment made by them and also because the company had a link with Horton as they supplied the circular iron staircase on the first floor. The roof has 2 rows of through purlins visible. Trusses presumably as those in stable flat (Lodge).
Walls: Rendered. Heating pipe along north and east walls. Three tethering rings extant but the one for the stall on the north wall is missing.
Floor: Textured flagstone floor with manure channel.
Ceiling: Lath and plaster.
Doors:
D9 - entrance door. 9 beaded tongued and grooved planks in a frame with 2 ledges. Stock lock broken. Unusual push-button catch.
D10 - door to loosebox. Plank door with iron bars.
Window: W14 - 2-light with transom. 6 panes each. Plain timber frame.
Condition: Stable condition. Flat recently re-roofed and decorated.
References
- SNA64024 - National Trust Report: Harcourt, J. & T.. 2009. The Development of Horton Court: An Architectural Survey.
- SNA66386 - Unpublished document: Erica Cotton. 2015. Horton Court Conservation and Management Plan.
Designations
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Other Statuses and References
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Associated Events
- ENA7921 - Heritage Assessment, Horton Court Conservation Management Plan Sept 2015
Associated Finds
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