Description

ST 7748 SW FROME SELWOOD ROAD

4/52 No 18

GV II

House. c1690, altered mid C19 and refurbished c1980. Thin coursed
rubble with interlocking clay tile roof. Double fronted single depth
house with contemporary full width outshut. Entrance off centre probably
indicating original direct entry to left hand room. Two storeys and
attic, outshut two storeys. 2 windows, 4 paned C19 type plate glass
sashes but in the original or only little modified squat openings in
blocked rendered surrounds. Four panel door, upper two glazed, in blocked
rendered surround, all features are modern replicas. Two dormers with
2 light casements. Brick gable stack to left. Outshut with 3 light
casement window under timber lintel to right, glazed dormer to left,
two 2 light casements above. Interior said to contain (RCHM) a bolection
moulded fireplace and some early C18 joinery, butt purlin roof, but
interior not inspected.

A little altered late C17 house with good group value.

RCHM. The Trinity Area of Frome. p. 30.

Listing NGR: ST7722848170

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26310576

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Recommended Books

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  Central Leinster: Kildare, Laois and Offaly (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  For the Record
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability