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Rookin House and Attached Barn

A Grade II Listed Building in Matterdale, Cumbria

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Coordinates

Latitude: 54.6196 / 54°37'10"N

Longitude: -2.9591 / 2°57'32"W

OS Eastings: 338168

OS Northings: 525364

OS Grid: NY381253

Mapcode National: GBR 7HS0.5S

Mapcode Global: WH81F.J44V

Plus Code: 9C6VJ29R+R9

Entry Name: Rookin House and Attached Barn

Listing Date: 31 January 1991

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1318833

English Heritage Legacy ID: 74557

ID on this website: 101318833

Location: Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, CA11

County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Civil Parish: Matterdale

Traditional County: Cumberland

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cumbria

Church of England Parish: Matterdale

Church of England Diocese: Carlisle

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Description


MATTERDALE A5091 (west side)
NY 32 NE
1/155 Rookin House and
attached barn
-

- II
Farmhouse and barn. Mid C18 with later additions. Stone rubble with ashlar
dressings and steeply pitched slate roof. South-east elevation of 2 storeys and
5 bays, the 5th bay recessed and lower, a later addition. Windows have plain
stone surrounds and are sashed with single glazing bars. 2nd bay has entrance
with Gibbs surround, pulvinated frieze and pediment; studded door. C20
re-entrant porch to 5th bay. Gable-end stacks. Single storey bay to left
connects with barn, now stabling etc. 2 entrances one with timber lintel,
glazed timber infill recessed behind barn entrance opening; inserted window.
Rear elevation has small gabled projection and varied fenestration. Interior
has chamfered beams, fielded panel doors, similar cupboards flank fireplace,
lower parts missing. Fireplace has deep cornice and gun rack above. Cupboard
doors, possible ex-situ, have fielded panels, the upper ones shaped. Stair has
turned balusters, sqaure newels and moulded handrails.


Listing NGR: NY3816825364

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