Description

SS 53 NW MARWOOD

4/18 Lower Metcombe Farmhouse
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- II

Farmhouse, now 2 dwellings. Probably C16 origins, remodelled late C18 to later
exterior to rear. Whitewashed shale and cob with gable-ended slate roof. Earlier
fabric of single pile 2-storey house with 2 right-angled extensions to rear forming
irregular 3-sided courtyard plan. South facade has small sash to left gable end
and large stone stack to right. 3 window range of timber sashes with glazing bars
6 panes per sash to each side of 6-paned casement above doorway with 2-light timber
casement, 6 panes each, to right and a blocked window opening and inserted C20
metal casement to left. On the east side is a large stack with tripartite sash
window to left and timber sash to right, 8 panes per sash, with casement above.
Brief interior inspection suggested interesting roof structure with curved
principals possibly crucks.

Listing NGR: SS5372039896

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26400965

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Recommended Books

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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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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Pioneers of Modern Design: From William Morris to Walter Gropius (Penguin Art & Architecture)
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  Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East: Norwich and North-east v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Warwickshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)