Description

SD 58 NW NATLAND HELM LANE
Natland

2/16 The Abbey

II

House, now divided into 2. C16 thoroughly refurbished during C17; later
alterations and additions. Roughcast render; graduated greenslate roof; 3
chimneys. Irregular H-plan. 2 storeys. South-west elevation at right angles
to road: C20 lean-to porch with glazed door, scattered fenestration, C20
casements and sashes. Interior of Eastern house: 3-bay upper-cruck roof with
chamfered curved collars over Hall originally open to roof; 2 bay king-post roof
to extension; re-used beams; C17 panelled doors; spice cupboard with iron
butterfly hinges. Oak staircase with closed string, square newels and turned
balusters rising through to attics. Living room has oak moulded panelling with
heavy cornice and fire surround and cupboard in thickness of wall to left.
Upper floor has C17 doors, one with decorative iron hinges; 2 fireplaces,one
with carved fireplace beam. Included mainly for interior features.

Listing NGR: SD5215689143

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26620620

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Recommended Books

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  [(Cumberland and Westmorland)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1967)
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Liverpool: Pevsner City Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Oxfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Gwent/Monmouthshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Wales)
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  Old House Care and Repair