Description

HAWKSHEAD
SD 39 NE
6/116
Hawkshead Fields
25.3.70
House and Cottage

GV II

2 houses. Cl7, with late C17 or early C18 wing to rear, late C18 alterations.
Roughcast stone with slate roof. 2 storeys, 4 bays, the 1st 2 bays probably
later. 1st 2 bays have casement windows, 2nd 2 bays have sashed windows with
glazing bars and horns. Entrance to 2nd bay is plain, that between 3rd and 4th
bays has slate sides to gabled porch and part glazed 6-panel door. Cross-axial
stack and gable-end stacks. Right return has slate-slab porch to entrance in
rear wing with casement windows. Rear has large projecting gable-end stack with
off sets and sashed windows with glazing bars and horns and slated lintels,
other windows have casements. Interior has plank and muntin partition with
fielded panels. 2 corbelled fireplaces, one with ovolo moulding. Some
panelling with dado rail, cornice and fielded panels. Stair has turned
balusters and moulded handrail. Property of the National Trust, the gift of
Beatrix Potter.

Listing NGR: SD3535096856

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26414113

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Recommended Books

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  Northumberland (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Care and Repair
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version