Description

MANATON
SW 77 NW
6/46 Swallerton Gate
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GV
II

Small house. Probably late C17/early C18, extended in the 1920's. Granite rubble
walls with dressed quoins, rendered to rear and left gable. Granite rubble chimney
stacks with drip-courses. Thatched roof with gable ends and granite coping stones
to left hand gable end. On original block thatch rises in eyebrows over first
floor windows.
Double depth plan with 2 principal front rooms heated by gable end fireplaces to
either side of rooms behind. 1-room plan C20 addition at right end with gable end
fireplace and C20 outshut and conservatory at rear.
2 storeys. Original block has symmetrical 2-window front with small 3-light C19
casements with glazing bars, probably in original openings. Granite lintels and
wooden shutters to windows. Central doorway with C20 plank door beneath thatched
porch roof supported on wooden posts. C20 addition to right hand gable end is
considerably taller and has 1 window front with taller window openings containing 2
light casements with granite lintels and shutters. Single storey granite rubble
and thatched stable attached to right. C20 outshut and conservatory at rear.
Interior: partially inspected has solid wall dividing front and rear room on one
side. Stone voussoir arch to fireplace in front room.

Listing NGR: SX7388979140

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26595494

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  Old House Handbook 2 Books Bundle Collection (Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair,Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability)
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