Description

SO 38 NE LYDBURY NORTH C.P. -

6/88 Nos. 2 and 3, Plowden Hall
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GV II

Probable former coach house and cottages, latterly laundry, now 2
cottages. Early to mid C18 with mid to late C19 alterations and additions
to north. Coursed limestone rubble; remains of probably formerly overall
roughcasting and late C19 slate roof. 2 storeys; raised quoins, and 3
late C19 brick stacks at rear. Slightly projecting centre; depressed-
arched carriageway with ashlar surround, impost blocks, projecting dropped
keystone, and late C19 glazing including two 2-panelled doors (bottom
panels flush and top panels raised and fielded); corbelled cill to former
blind Serliana above, truncated by C19 re-roofing. Flanking cottages;
2 window fronts; late C19 two-light casements with ashlar lintels and
projecting dropped keystones; central 4-panelled doors (bottom panels
flush and top panels raised and fielded) with 3-part overlights. Gable end
to west: blind Serliana with keystone, and 2 steps to ground floor
boarded door with ashlar lintel and projecting dropped keystone.
Interior: probably late C19 dog-leg staircase in central part with
stick balusters, square newel posts and moulded handrail. Late C19
kitchen range with segmental-arched lintel. c.f. Plowden Hall g.v.
Country Life, Vol. CLVII, February 1975, pp.318-21.

Listing NGR: SO3755786615

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26469982

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Recommended Books

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  Cornwall (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North (Pevsner Architectural Guides / Buildings of England)
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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  Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability