Description

ST43NW SHAPWICK CP NORTHBROOK ROAD (East side)

2/25 Northbrook Farmhouse

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Farmhouse. C18; ante 1787; (dated watercolour of the property by D. Nattes of South Moulton hangs in Shapwick Village
Hall); for J. E. Templar Esq., of Shapwick House (q.v); late C19 alterations. Coursed and squared rubble, emphasised
garden frontage finished in Flemish bond red brick, freestone quoins, freestone dressings, hipped triple Roman tile
roof, brick stacks and a rubble stack with an ashlar cap. Symmetrical frontage. Two storeys and attic, 1:2:1 bays,
those to centre stepped forward under a pedimented gable, moulded dressed stone coping, poppy finial; moulded eaves
band to each side, continuing across the face of the pediment, blocked circular window in a moulded surround to centre;
4-pane sash windows in moulded architraves. Central door opening in a similar surround, triangular pediment, C20 door.
Large freestone tablet to centre of first floor, text decayed. Lean-to to right of coursed and squared rubble.

Listing NGR: ST4312338996

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26494093

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Recommended Books

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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide
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  Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability
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  Kent: North East and East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating an Older House
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Setting up a Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement: Historic England Advice Note 5