Description

SP4936 KINGS SUTTON THE SQUARE
(South side)
11/149 Manor House
11/09/53

- II*

House. Early C17, altered C18 and C19. Coursed limestone rubble, stone
slate roof, brick and stone stacks. U-plan, through passage, but altered
C18-C19 when new entrance made in north front. 2 storeys with attic and
cellar, 3 bays. West front has central gabled projection and gabled end bays.
Cellar entrance in left bay with C20 door. Main doorway left of centre has
stone 4 centred arch with square hood and ribbed plank door. 2-light stone
mullioned window with square hood to right. Similar 3-light windows in second
bay from right, left bay and on first floor. 2-light stone mullioned windows
in attic. Some windows have leaded panes. Half dormers with coped gables
and kneelers. Chimney stack at apex of central gable. The left (north) side
has 3 storey gabled projection with a stone mullioned bay window on each floor.
To left and set back, gabled bay, 2 storeys and attic with C19 doorway and
windows altered C19. To right, (south side) extension, altered C20, limestone
rubble, stone tile roof, one storey and attic. At rear, 2 gabled projecting
wings, altered C19. Interior: Dog-leg staircase, early C17 with turned
balusters and newels with carved finials. Gate on first floor landing with
splat balusters. C18 panelling in hall. Inglenook fireplace (remodelled) with
original 2-light stone mullioned window. Drawing room has early C19 Gothic
doorcases and panelled doors. C17 stone corner fireplaces with 4-centred
arches in ground floor room and 2 bedrooms.

Listing NGR: SP4979636051

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17545394

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Recommended Books

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  Warwickshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Gloucestershire 1: The Cotswolds: Cotswolds Pt. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Oxfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)