Description

RICHARD'S CASTLE CP -
SO 46 NE
3/113 Bilbury

II

Farmhouse. Early C18, raised early C19 with some mid-C20 alterations.
Brick with slate roof. T-plan, cross-wing aligned north/south, with
rear wing to east. Gable-end stacks to cross-wing. West front of two
storeys, the front wall raised along with roof incorporating the brick
coped verges (still present on rear slope) with a band. Three windows,
two 16-pane sashes flank a glazing bar sash, all under segmental heads.
Entrance slightly to left of centre has a wooden doorcase with engaged
fluted columns, a 3-pane overlight and 6-panel door. Interior has some
exposed chamfered and stopped ceiling beams. Staircase C19 with stick
balusters. The fireplace in the south room is flanked by two cupboards
with fluted pilasters.

Listing NGR: SO4941868192

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26584493

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