Description

SP54SE GREATWORTH

3/99 Greatworth Hall

- II

Farmhouse. Early C18, enlarged early C19. Squared coursed limestone and uncoursed rubble, slate roof, stone stacks Double depth plan. 2 storeys and attic 3 bays. Early C19 front has central porch of rendered stone with fluted Doric columns and straight entablature. Doorway flanked by fluted pilasters has semi-circular fanlight and Cl9 four-panel glazed door. Sash windows with side lights on each side. Plain sash windows on first floor. C20 dormers. Semi-circular stair turret at rear, early C18, with small blocked window and slate roof. 3-light casement windows with wood lintels on each side. Coped gables with kneelers. Interior: Ground floor room at rear with chamfered joists and open fireplace. Newel staircase. Front rooms with early Cl9 fittings, shutters, fireplaces and panelled doors. Ceilings have ornamental plaster borders with rosettes. Beam in rear section of house said to be dated 1734. Front was dated 1836 (Information, Mr. R. Adkins).

Listing NGR: SP5623042749

External Links

• Wikidata Q26292370

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Recommended Books

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  Kent: North East and East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Lancashire: Manchester and the South-East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North (Pevsner Architectural Guides / Buildings of England)
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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)