Description

SD 46 NE SLYNE-WITH-HEST SLYNE ROAD

6/216 Manor House
1.8.1952 (formerly listed as
Slyne Manor House)

II*

House, 1681. Cobble with sandstone dressings and slate roof. T-plan with
central entry and gable stacks. 2 1/2-storey 5-bay symmetrical composition.
Rebated and chamfered cross windows with continuous drip courses on both
floors, with 3 2-light rebated and chamfered mullioned attic windows. Deep
moulding of door jambs continues around shaped lintel. Plaque 'CGM 1681'
(Cornelius and Mary Green) set above doorway. Drip courses terminate
beyond windows on return walls. On the ground floor of the south gable is a
2-light rebated and ovolo-mullioned window, with a blocked cross window on
the 1st floor. Gables have copings, shaped kneelers and stacks with weather
offsets and moulded copings. Rear wing has several similar windows, including
one of 4 lights and one with ovolo mullions. West wall of wing has doorway
with moulding which continues around shaped lintel. Chimney on front.
Interior. South front room has moulded stone mantel, panelling and court
cupboard 'CG 1681'). North room has raised and fielded panelling with fluted
Doric pilasters to each side of fireplace and round-headed cupboard with
upper doors missing. Rear wing has open well closed-string stair with square
newels and turn balusters. Attic has upper crucks with carpenter's marks.

Listing NGR: SD4776066005

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17531374

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Recommended Books

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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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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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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings