Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDower House, Fawsley Park

Dower House, Fawsley Park

England
List entry 1003890
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dower House, Fawsley Park is a residential building associated with the Fawsley estate in Northamptonshire. The structure dates from the seventeenth century and represents a modest domestic dwelling of that period, built to provide accommodation for the widow or female dependent of the principal landholder. Its architectural character reflects contemporary gentry housing conventions, with proportions and materials consistent with early modern construction practices. The building remains significant as evidence of the social and domestic arrangements that characterised the management of substantial rural estates during the post-medieval period.

Dower House, Fawsley Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003890. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dower House, Fawsley Park?

Dower House, Fawsley Park is a residential building associated with the Fawsley estate in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003890.

Who is responsible for protecting Dower House, Fawsley Park?

Dower House, Fawsley Park is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003890.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dower House, Fawsley Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of a moated monastic retreat house, manorial courthouse and inn (1.5 km), Everdon Bridge (3 km), Preston Capes motte and bailey castle (3 km).

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