Description

LOWER HEYFORD MARKET SQUARE
SP4824 (East side)
10/65 Bell Inn
26/11/51
GV II

Public house. Late c17/early C18, altered C19. Coursed squared marlstone rubble;
artificial stone-slate roof with rubble-and-brick gable stacks. 4-unit plan of 2
builds plus subsidiary ranges 2 storeys plus attic. 3 bays to left of 5-window
front are taller and have a regular arrangement of openings with a central
doorway; most windows are enlarged with 6-pane C19 sashes below stone flat
arches, but 2 older casements remain at first floor. 2 bays to right have, at
ground floor, 3-light casements with flat arches, and at first floor have
2-light casements with wooden lintels. Both sections are raised over a cellar.
Right gable wall steps around large chimney projection, partly concealed by a
lower subsidiary range. Rear of 3-bay section has a tall gabled stair projection
which has a narrow window extending the full height. Interior: Small open
fireplaces stop-chamfered beams.
(VCH: Oxfordshire, Vol VI, p182)

Listing NGR: SP4864824787

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26556777

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