Description

COUNTHORPE AND CREETON CHURCH LANE
TF 0l NW (north side)

9/106 Brownlow Farmhouse

30.10.68

G.V. II

Farmhouse. Late C17, altered 1774 and C19 alterations. Coursed
limestone rubble with ashlar quoins and dressings. Collyweston
slate roof with raised stone coped gables, single ridge and 2
gable stacks with ashlar bases and brick tops. 3 unit plan. 2
storey with garret, 4 bay front having off-centre half glazed
door, with to left a single and to right a pair of 3 light
glazing bar casements. Above the door an inscribed shield with
small cornice "RC, 1774" with heraldic hand bearing device of
Viscount Tyrconnel. All openings have ashlar reveals and
chamfered timber lintels. Interior has dogleg late C18 stair
with square newels and knopped circular balusters. In the garret
is a light open screen of diagonally set lathing, supposed to
generate a cooling draught for cheese storage. The roof is
staggered butt purlin type. Source: D. L. Roberts.

Listing NGR: TF0123019935

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26595590

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Recommended Books

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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Pioneers of Modern Design: From William Morris to Walter Gropius (Penguin Art & Architecture)
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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The Listed Buildings and Other Principal Structures at the Royal Gunpowder Mills Waltham Abbey
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Liverpool: Pevsner City Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)