Description

HAMPSTEAD NORREYS CHURCH STREET
SU 57 NW (South west side)

9/19 The Litten (formerly
listed as The Littens)
24.11.66
II
G.V.

House. Early C17, altered C18, altered and extended c1850.and C20. Brick,
brick with vitreous headers on east and west fronts; hipped old tile
roof. Double ridge plan with late C18 extension on south west which may
have been a small barn. 2 storeys, cellar and attic. Dentilled and
moulded brick eaves. 3 chimneys with offset heads 2 on north east roof
slope. Sash windows with glazing bars.' South east front:- 3 bays with
glazed central door in doorcase of Doric pilasters, fluted necking, entablature
and pediment. Irregular bays on ground floor either side of door with hipped
tiled roofs. North east front:- 3 bays. Central ground floor window has
a double scroll shaped head and painted glass. Interior:- large fire-place in
kitchen with bread oven on the right, spice alcove on left. Queen post trusses,
purlins and some rafters of old timbers.

Listing NGR: SU5288876329

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26410717

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Recommended Books

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  Suffolk: West: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Gwent/Monmouthshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Wales)