Description

ST 46 NE BACKWELL BACKWELL COMMON (west side)

6/14 Dibdens Farmhouse 13.10.52 - II

Farmhouse. Late C16/early C17, possibly a remodelling of an earlier house. Rendered; double Roman tiled roof; brick stacks. 2 storeys and single storey with attics in half-dormers to right. 5 windows: mixture of sash windows, some with glazing bars and some large pane sashes; those to the left of the porch have ovolo moulded lintels, and dripmoulds. Off-centre, gabled, projecting 2-storey porch. (The 2 bays to the right of the porch are at a slightly lower level). The inner door is panelled and studded and has strap hinges with fleur- de-lys ends and a pointed head; pointed and chamfered ashlar surround; similar rear door. 2 storey rear (north) wing; 3-light casement window with ovolo moulded mullions at south end of rear elevation. Interior. Chamfered beams with scroll stops; fireplace lintels with run-out stops. Hall has a framed ceiling with an elaborate hollow moulding; the fireplace has ashlar jambs with hollow/ovolo mouldings and stops; decorative carved lintel (restored). Hall chamber has hollow moulded lintel to blocked fireplace. Formerly a cross- passage plan, probably with hall and parlour to right and service and to left.

Listing NGR: ST4865169736

External Links

• Wikidata Q26430633

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