Description

ECKINGTON ECKINGTON
1.
23Ol
Woollas Hall
SO 94 SW 13/370 5.7.55.
II* GV

2.
1611. Ashlar. Irregular mansion of 3-storeys. The front has a large
gabled cross wing and 3 narrower bays with gables over the attic lights.
2-storey porch wing projects with round-headed entrance, keystone and imposts
and is flanked by stopped strap pilasters supporting moulded cornice inscribed
"Memorare Novissima". Above this is a mullioned 5-light window and above
again a mullioned and transomed 10-light oriel window. The parapet of
the porch like all the gables is surmounted by finials, The cross wing
has a,bay window tiered over 3-storeys. 12-light windows light the Hall.
On the south is a drawing room added in early C18. The house contains
a screened hall with gallery, panelling and enriched fireplaces. The mansion
is divided into various freeholds.

Woollas Hall, Brewhouse, S+ables and Outbuildings at Woollas Hall form
a group.

Listing NGR: SO9474040558

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17548446

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Recommended Books

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  [(Bedfordshire, Huntingdon and Peterborough)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1968)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Cork: City and County (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)
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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Lancashire: Manchester and the South-East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)