Description

SS 90 SE BROADCLYST

2/12 Frogmore Farmhouse
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- II

Farmhouse. C17 with substantial C19 alterations. Cob, stone plinth, under a
gabled-end slate roof. The house was originally of one main range (possibly 3 room
and cross passage plan) with 2 end cross wings, one of which (to the right-hand
side) was destroyed by fire in the C19. The parlour wing survives forming an L-
shaped plan. 2 end stacks and an axial stack backing on to passage (to main range),
one internal lateral stack to wing : all with brick shafts. 2 storeys throughout.
Front: main elevation a 3-window range, all 2 and 3-light timber casements, C19/C20;
with a porch, lattice work sides and moulded, leaded roof. C19 2-light timber
casement windows to wing (one blocked) and a 3-light dairy window with a sun-shield
supported by wooden diagonal struts.
Interior: a good Hall with 3 cross beams with ovolo mouldings, and moulded jambs to
internal entrance: fireplace with chamfered stone jambs, plus a replaced stone
arched lintel under an original strainer arch.
Roof: 5 bays with 7 trusses, all sawn 019 timbers.

Listing NGR: SS9995000733

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26463270

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Recommended Books

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  [(Shropshire)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1958)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Farrow & Ball How to Decorate: Transform your home with paint & paper
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  Herefordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  London 6: Westminster (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England): Westminster v. 6
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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living