Description

CROSBY RAVENSWORTH MAULDS MEABURN NY 61 NW (south end)

5/30 Flass House 6.2.68

GV II*

Palladian villa. Rebuilt c.1848-1861 (incorporating parts of C18 house?) for Lancelot and Wilkinson Dent. Architects Mr Gray (to c.1854) and Mr G Mair (post 1854) fitted out by Gillows of Lancaster. Stucco finish with rusticated pilasters and dressed stone detailing. Remains of contemporary cast-iron conservatory at south end. Graduated slate roofs with projecting eaves. Asymmetrical plan. Mainly 2 storeys with attics; 3-storey tower. Symmetrical west elevation to main house is 4 bays (1:2:1): Each wing has a projecting flat-roofed bay to the ground floor with a tall tripartite window to the front and french windows to the returns; tall casements to 2 central bays. String-course between floors. Corniced tripartite window over each projecting bay with small Diocletian window in gable above; segment-headed windows, with moulded sills and hoods, to 2 central bays. Dentilled eaves cornice. Central dormer window between 2 clasping stone chimney stacks. Numerous corniced stone chimneys. Interior has very high standard of detailing and decoration: Cubic entrance hall with 1st floor gallery and etched glass dome. Cast-iron panels to gallery and splats to stairs. Ornate fireplaces and plasterwork throughout.

Listing NGR: NY6275215682

External Links

• Flass at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q17361879

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Recommended Books

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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period property manual, victorian house manual 2 books collection set by ian rock
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  Old House Care and Repair
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  Hampshire: South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)