Description

SK 6817 - 6917 FRISBY AND KIRBY ROTHERBY LANE

(west side)
15/72 The Limes with
adjoining out-
buildings, boundary
wall and pump

G.V. II

House. Early C19, refronted c.1834, with early C20 additions and
alterations. Brick and stucco with slate roofs. 2 gable, single
ridge and single lateral brick stacks. 2 storeys, 3 bays. L-
plan. Front has rendered plinth, moulded eaves cornice and low
parapet. Central corniced Tuscan portico with plain doorcase and
6 panelled door, flanked by single canted bay windows, each with
3 margin light sashes. Above, 3 glazing bar sashes with moulded
architraves and louvred shutters. Garden side has to left, Doric
portico over French window with overlight and flanking lights,
and above it, a glazing bar sash with louvred shutters. To
right, brick boundary wall with half-round coping, 2 square piers
with ball finials, approx. 20.M long. To right again, set back
rear wing with door to left and 2 casements to right. Above, 4
casements. All openings have segmental heads. To right again,
single storey corridor with 2 C20 casements and C19 wood cased
water pump. To right again, early C20 outbuilding with a
casement and 3 doors. Street side has to right, an early C20
oriel window and scattered early C20 fenestration. Sitting room
has Classical marble fireplace, moulded cornice and patterned
plaster ceiling. Dining room has panelled plaster ceiling, early
C20 marble fireplace with wooden surround, and to west, 2 blank
recesses with oval heads. Breakfast room has an early C19 hob
grate.

Listing NGR: SK6941417644

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26314399

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