Description

CROSTHWAITE AND LYTH CHURCH TOWN
SD 49 SW
High Cartmell Fold
9/11
Farmhouse
II

Farmhouse. Datestone inscribed: "LC/1722", later alterations. Roughcast stone
rubble with slate roof. 2 storeys, 2 bays, central entrance plan. Dripstone
over ground floor. Windows are sashed with vertical glazing bars and horns.
Gabled porch has segmental-headed opening and early C19 iron frame enclosing
porch for climbing plants, with anthemion; 6-fielded panel door, 2 glazed
panels, and original latch; datestone in recess above. Gable-end stacks, that
to right corbelled. Right return has wooden cross-mullioned window with one
intermediate bar and some leaded glazing remaining. Rear has casements and
later lean-to outshut. Single-storey wing to right return of no special
interest. Interior, not inspected; said to have stair with slender turned
balusters and moulded handrail, ramped dog gates with wavy splats and finials
stored in attic; stair door with wooden pull handle (RCHM).

Listing NGR: SD4454491493

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26500311

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Suffolk: West: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Worcestershire Revised Edition (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version