Description

WOODFORD LOWER WOODFORD SU 13 NW (east side)

8/253 The Court House 10.1.53 II House. C15-C16 and c1840, on site of Manor of the Bishops of Salisbury. Rendered brick with slate roof, extended to north with flint and brick chequerwork on one bay, separately roofed. Two storeys, main block of 4 bays c1840 added to parallel earlier block built probably after demolition of manor between 1535-1539. Front block has shaped gable over two central bays, disguising chimneys. Entrance in second bay, a 6-panelled door in porch formed of rusticated stone gate piers and semi-circular canopy with stepped keyblock. Twelve-paned sashes, but tripartite to first bay on both floors. Rear elevation symmetrical, C18, of 5 bays with central raised entrance and 12-paned sash windows. Tiled roof. Internally, earlier work now largely hidden, but cusped blind trefoiled arch of medieval date and rose boss reset in walls. Drawing room has eared architrave to fireplace and mid C18 cornice.

Listing NGR: SU1262135318

External Links

• Wikidata Q26572866

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