Description

HOLT
SU 00 NE BURTS LANE

6/49 Winwhistle Cottage

II

Shown on OS Map as Skies Farm. Detached cottage. Probably mid-late C16
origin. Originally of open-hall form, - possibly a long-house. Timber framed
walls, half hipped thatched roof, one brick stack at right end, one left of
centre - both these late insertions. One storey and attic. Right of centre,
ledged door in C20 plastered porch with hipped roof. Lean-to extension at
left end with plastered walls and tiled roof. Ground floor has three C20
casements with lead lights. Attic has 3 dormers with similar casements. C20
rear extension with plastered walls and thatched roof. Internally, evidence
of smoke-blackered timbers and plaster in loft. Several original timber
framed partitions, some with later brick filling. In hall, large open
fireplace with timber lintel and bread oven - altered. Inner room probably
always floored over, with ladder access from hall. (R.C.H.M. Monument 5.
Dorset Vol V).

Listing NGR: SU0620405777

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26447526

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Recommended Books

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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Somerset: South and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014