Description

WARCOP

B6259 WARCOP
(north side)

17/105
12.9.57

Warcop Hall
(formerly listed as
Wharton Hall)

G.V. II*

Large house of 3 main builds: west wing late C16; central block 1746 by Kelly;
east addition late C19. C16 wing of sandstone blocks, rendered. 1746 of ashlar
with horizontal grooving, rusticated quoins, moulded plinth, and eaves cornice.
C19 end coursed, squared rubble with quoins on chamfered plinth; corbels carry
embattled parapet. All roofs graduated slate; west wing has stone end chimney
with embattled cornice, central block has stone copings, kneelers and corniced
chimneys. 2 storeys. 4-bay west wing (end bay projecting) has 2-light
mullioned windows, mainly C19 reconstructions; original mullioned and transomed
window to 1st floor. 6-bay central block has 5 circular steps up to panelled
door in pedimented architrave with Ionic pilasters; 2 sashes to left, 3 to right
and 5 above, all with original wide glazing bars in architrave. Rainwater heads
to each end have heraldic device with motto FIDE ET AMORE. Single-bay C19
addition has 3-light mullioned and transomed window with mullioned 2-light
window above. Extensive C19 additions to rear: original Venetian stair window
to rear of central block.

Listing NGR: NY7473415721

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17542944

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Recommended Books

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  Kent: North East and East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Oxfordshire: North and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Farrow & Ball How to Decorate: Transform your home with paint & paper
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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Oxfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)