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Manor Drive, GRANTHAM, NG32 1HU

A modern recreational facility on the east side of the village.

Dated 1794 on a datestone http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3647078 above the central window. The garage extension is 20th century but well matched to the original house. Listed Grade II. The gateway at the right dates from the early 19th century - probably under Gregory Gregory - and is separately listed Grade II.

Showing the initials of George de Ligne Gregory and the date 1794. See http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3646118 for the house itself.

Built under George Gregory in the late 18th century and later remodelled. Listed Grade II. The garden wall is separately Listed Grade II for group value. It dates from the mid 19th century.

Built c.1830-40 under Gregory Gregory. An interesting mix of coursed ironstone rubble with brick quoins but ashlar window surrounds and chimney stacks. Listed Grade II.

View of the church and university buildings from a layby on the A607.

Lincolnshire is so rich in building stone that not many villages have a red-brick character. Most dwellings in Harlaxton, big or small, of whatever date, are of handsome red brick - often with stone detailing. The house shown here, 'Coneygree', is grander than most, but is typical of the character of the whole village. It dates, I believe, from the first half of the 19th century - probably the 1840's. (Does anybody know the origin of the name 'Coneygree'? Similar names, including 'Coneygier', are widespread in rural England. Something to do with rabbits? ) Coneygree stands overlooking this little green, which is somewhat of a focal point in the village plan. The obelisk has been identified by Richard Croft as Image An interesting contrast to red-brick Harlaxton is to be found nearby at Denton (in SK8632), which is largely built of ironstone, so that yellow, green and rusty shades predominate.

A village where quirky houses and quaint cottages sit comfortably beside more modern dwellings.

This post office in a former cow barn reverted to residential use in 2006. PO services are now provided from the nearby village store. Image]

The cross, at the junction of High Street and church Street, is a Grade II listed structure (English Heritage ID:383003 http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383003-village-cross-harlaxton-lincolnshire British Listed Buildings). According to the listing text, it comprises of an octagonal obelisk, approx 2m high, set on 14th century octagonal moulded pedestal and base of 2 steps. Possibly resited. The cross is probably one of the architectural ornaments introduced to the village ca 1820-1840 by Gregory Gregory, Lord of the Manor of Harlaxton. (Rowlands G: Harlaxton Manor: Harlaxton: 1984-: 20-29; The Buildings of England: Pevsner N, Harris J & Antram N: Lincolnshire: London: 1964-1989: 362-363).