Description

SK 80 NE EGLETON MAIN STREET (north side)
7/33 Longcroft Farmhouse
14.6.54
(Formerly listed as:
GV II House opposite Home Farm)

Farmhouse, of 3 builds, the earliest part being late C17, added to in late
C18 and C19. The main facade has 3 distinct sections: to the left a
single hipped stone bay of 2 storeys with stone tiled roof and 9 and 12-light
sash windows. Right of this, the C17 section, ironstone with some ashlar
quoins and dressings, and stone tiled roof. Double-height canted bay
window with moulded stone architrave and mullions, and right of this a
6-panelled door in canopied wood porch on slender turned columns, Stack on
left hand gable. Beyond this, a taller C18 addition of 3 bays, coursed
rubble but with new roof. 3 bays with 16-light sashes with flat timber
lintels to ground floor, 2 20-light sashes above, and 2 dormers. Right
hand gable and central stacks. Angle quoins.

The rear has been faced and extended in the C19 in brick.

Listing NGR: SK8759007403

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26594071

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Recommended Books

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  Hertfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Kent: West and the Weald: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hampshire: South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)