Description

ST 78 SW DODINGTON C.P. -
at NGR 723808
2/39 Mouswell Farmhouse

- II

Farmhouse. At NGR 723808. C17 origin with C19 and C20 alterations and additions. Rubble
rendered, double Roman tiled roof with raised coped verges to rear gable, gable
stacks. L-plan, through passage. 3 storeys and 2 windows, front has gable end
to left and gable rising nearly to ridge, all windows C19 2- and 3-light casements,
2-light fixed light in gable, gabled porch has plank door with glass insertion and
inner plank and batten door with decorative strap hinges; 1½ storey wing to right
with 2-light casement; battered walls. Left return has two C19 cross windows at
ground floor and 3-light casement, first floor two 3-light casements, attic window
with ventilation-louvres; right return has 2-light casement at ground and first
floor. Rear has single storey lean-to with plank door and 3-light casement with
ovolo mullions and surround, C19 3-light casement at first floor and 2-light at
2nd floor; rear wing has C19 addition with segmental-headed arch, 2 inner doors
with glass insertions, 2-light casement at first floor and attic window of
2 lights. Interior: chamfered and stopped beams, ground floor front room has
C18 cupboard with shaped shelves. East wing has 3-bay roof, west wing 4-bay,
2 very heavy collars to east, both with 2 rows of purlins, former window in wall
between 2 roofs. In poor condition at time of survey (September, 1984) badly
attacked by dry rot.

Listing NGR: ST7226480692

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26515425

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