Description

BENACRE BENACRE PARK
TM 58 SW
4/3 Benacre Hall
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GV II

Mansion. Core of c.1721, for Thomas Carthew; remodelled 1763-4 by Matthew
Brettingham for Sir Thomas Gooch, 3rd Baron. Interior gutted by fire 1926 but
subsequently restored. White brick, with rusticated stone quoins and a stone
modillion eaves cornice and parapet. Slated roof. 3 storeys. 11 windows,
3:5:3, the 5 centre bays set slightly forward and pedimented, with the Gooch
family crest in the tympanum. Inset sash windows with glazing bars, stone
architraves. Doorway with 6-panel fielded door in 2 leaves and and stone
doorcase; mid C19 hexastyle Greek Doric portico, the frieze having the Gooch
family crest alternating with small flower motifs. 5-bay return fronts. The
rear elevation is arranged as the front, but with no pediment over the centre
bays; the ground floor windows extend to ground level. Original stone
doorcase, removed from the main facade: engaged Ionic columns, entablature and
pediment; the doors are C20.

Listing NGR: TM5040983807

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Benacre Hall at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q4886798

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Recommended Books

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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings
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  Pioneers of Modern Design: From William Morris to Walter Gropius (Penguin Art & Architecture)
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  Herefordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)