Description

SD 92 NE BLACKSHAW C.P. UNDERBANK AVENUE,
SD 969264 Charlestown

Nos. 20 and 21
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G.V. II
S
House, initialled and dated 'C R 1788" (for Christopher and Sophie Rawdon who
owned Callis Mill at this date), now in 2 occupations. Ashlar front, hammer
dressed stone to sides and rear, stone slate roof. 2 storeys and attic. Raised
rusticated quoins, plinth, 2 sill bands. Paired doorways to centre have
monolithic jambs. 2 bays of sashed windows to either side with plain stone
surrounds. Left hand return wall has semi-circular-arched window to 1st floor
with impost block and keystone to light stair. Over is simple Venetian window
to attic. Coped gables with stacks. Rear has altered windows but retains 3-
light flat faced mullioned stepped windows to 1st floor.
Interior: Stone dog-leg cantilevered staircase with ½ landing and balcony with
wrought-iron balustrade formed by paired wavy balusters alternating with ones
with 2 and 3 heart-shaped motifs. One riser has cast iron plate bearing
initials and date in relief. Of similar character to Lacy House (q.v.).

Listing NGR: SD9696726402

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26520020

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Recommended Books

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  Oxfordshire: North and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Surrey (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Cambridgeshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Devon (Pevsner Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas