Description

WILSFORD CUM LAKE NORMANTON SU 14 SW 5/207 Normanton House 18.2.58 II Farmhouse. Late C17-early C18, altered. Flint and limestone chequerwork, walls raised and gable of brick. Tiled roof. Two storeys and attics, 5 window bays, extended to east by a further 2 bays in similar construction. Entrance in end bay on north side, replacing blocked door in east bay. Gabled flint porch with refixed cross-boarded and studded door. Inner door 6 panelled, in chamfered stone doorcase. Two-light chamfered stone-mullioned windows to both floors, with later timber frames. Glazed door central to south side and similar door in extension. Mid wall drip course on south only. Roof raised and pitch increased to clasp major gable stack of probably late C17 brickwork set on moulded cornice. Flue above roof rebuilt smaller. Three dormers each side and dormer to extension. C19 and C20 outbuildings attached to east end. Interior modernised. Introduced C17 stair with closed string and turned balusters. Fielded panelled doors on first floor. Formerly the residence of Sir Oliver Lodge.

Listing NGR: SU1394840086

External Links

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