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Latitude: 52.4908 / 52°29'27"N
Longitude: -0.5394 / 0°32'21"W
OS Eastings: 499270
OS Northings: 289106
OS Grid: SP992891
Mapcode National: GBR FXM.VWB
Mapcode Global: VHFNG.LNQC
Plus Code: 9C4XFFR6+87
Entry Name: Brook Farmhouse
Listing Date: 23 May 1967
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1040220
English Heritage Legacy ID: 232736
Location: Benefield, East Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, PE8
County: Northamptonshire
Civil Parish: Benefield
Traditional County: Northamptonshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Northamptonshire
Church of England Parish: Benefield St Mary the Virgin
Church of England Diocese: Peterborough
SP98NE
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23/05/67
BENEFIELD
LOWER BENEFIELD
Brook Farmhouse
II
Farmhouse. Mid C17 and late C18/early C19. Squared coursed limestone, part with
limestone ashlar facade, and Collyweston slate roof. L-shape plan. 2 storeys
with attic. Main front is 4 bays. 3-window range to left of late C18/early C19
sash windows under gauged stone heads. First floor centre window is blind.
4-panel, part-glazed, door between windows under similar head. Raised band
between floors. 2 small blocked windows to right. C17 gable to far right has
4-light, ovolo-moulded, stone-mullion window, with king mullion, to first floor.
2 hipped roof dormers, with casement windows, to left hand range. Ashlar gable
parapets to left and ashlar stacks at ends. Elevation to right, abutting road,
is a 2-window range of 3-light ovolo-moulded stone mullion windows, at ground
floor. 2 C19 style casements to first floor, that to left has Lincolnshire
dormer head. Ashlar gable parapets with reeded kneelers and ashlar stack at end.
Rear elevation has lean-to extensions. C19 two-storey, 2-bay, stable/coach house
range, attached to right of rear elevation, now forms part of house and has
flight of external steps to first floor. Interior: kitchen in cross wing has
large open fireplace with bressumer and winder stair alongside. Some plank doors
with strap hinges. Main staircase is late C18/early C19 with stick balustrade.
Listing NGR: SP9927089106
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