Description

ST49NW SOMERTON CP BEHIND BERRY (North side)

9/132 The Lynch

17.4.59

GV II

Detached house. Probably between 1800-1830, roof modified late Cl9. Local lias stone cut to near ashlar, with Ham stone
dressings; hipped Welsh slate roof with central belvedere, bracketed eaves; stone chimney stacks. Two storeys with
attic; east elevation 3 bays, of which the centre projects slightly, and is crowned with a shallow parapet. Above,
9-pane sash windows in plain openings; below Venetian windows set in semi circular arches, with radial fluted panels
over, Adam style, under gauged stonework: to centre, pair part glazed doors up 2 steps, framed by open porch with
Tuscan columns and pilasters, and full entablature. Matching elevations to north, 4 bays, and west, 3 bays, but both
incorporating some blind windows, with plain sash windows below; some later C19 lean-to extensions on south side.
Interior apparently not greatly altered, the detailing being largely Regency in character.

Listing NGR: ST4907028833

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26308477

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Recommended Books

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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6
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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  Derbyshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  The Shredded Chef: 120 Recipes for Building Muscle, Getting Lean, and Staying Healthy