Description

This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 14/01/2020

SK 50 NW
4/46

RATBY
MAIN STREET (west side)
No 85, Orchard Cottage

(Formerly listed as No 85, MAIN STREET)

13.3.89

II
House. Probably early C17 altered C18-C20. Cruck-framed with red brick and plain-tile roof with brick ridge stacks. Rubble stone plinth. Single storey and attic raised to two storeys C20. Gable facing, entrance to left in long two-window range. Four-unit plan including integrated stable to left. Two-light and three-light casement over two-light casements with brick cambered arches. Central part-glazed door under similar arch. Stable door to left. On right gable end facing street a three-light casement on each floor. Rear mostly blank but for two small casements.

Interior: two pairs of cruck blades, probably full and slightly truncated at base. Two open fireplaces, one with spice cupboards and a partly wattle and daub hood over. C19 marbled slate fireplace in ground floor room facing street.

Listing NGR: SK5118105987

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26606304

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Recommended Books

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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings
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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)