Description

SJ 2829 SE OSWESTRY C.P. LOWER BROOK STREET
(south side)
15/78 No. 2
10.9.51

GV II

Cottage. Early C17, extended C18 and late C19. Timber framed with
plaster infill on painted brick plinth, slate roof. Original 2-cell
baffle-entry plan altered in C18 by single-bay addition to left;
late C19 painted brick lean-to and gabled additions to rear. One storey
and attic; framing: square and rectangular panels, 2 from cill to
wall-plate with short straight tension braces; 3-light cast-iron
latticed casements to left and right of ledged door in moulded surround
with prominent gabled eaves dormers (also with latticed lights) directly
above; C18 brick extension has two C20 fixed-light latticed windows to
ground floor; prominent late C19 red brick ridge stack with moulded
capping above door; pointed finials to dormers and right gable end.
Interior: timber frame exposed throughout including to former back
wall and left gable end; chamfered ceiling beams, substantial chimney
breast and late C17 dog-leg staircase with turned balusters; collar
and tie beam roof.

Listing NGR: SJ2888829261

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26305980

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Recommended Books

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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Oxfordshire: North and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings
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  This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating an Older House
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  England's Post-War Listed Buildings