Description

1.
1615 FRENCH MILL LANE
(West Side)
No 25 (Stone House)
ST 8622 7/161
II
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Late C18 to early C19 and later. Wide low frontage to road, Stone rubble;
slate roof with red tiled ridges. Windowless bay at south end. To north
of this and recessed behind a space now resembling an area, original entrances
to cottages; wooden boarded door to left hand, shuttered window to right
hand, both with basement windows below; space enclosed by C19 railings
and gates. Lean-to annexe with door at north end and another addition
with gabled roof to north of this. 2-storey 4-bay south front of rough
ashlar. Windows 4 panes wide in reveals; keystones to upper windows.
Porch with gabled roof has been removed; glazed door. Modern door at left
hand end. Stone rubble wall with stone capping adjoins the house in south-east
corner. Pier with peaked capping. To south of wall and pier, C19 railings.
Rails curved at top in pairs alternate with rails with spear shaped finials;
gates flanked by square standards with urn finials. Originally steps led
down from gates to garden. Once 2 cottages. Deeds of 1843 refer to an
occupant who had been living in the house for some 45 years.

Listing NGR: ST8655622102

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26610369

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014