Description

STEEP BOWYERS COMMON SU 72 NE 10/24 Tankerdale Farmhouse 16.3.54 II House. Early and late C16, C17, early c19, C20. Varied walls; the bricknogged timber-frame is exposed in the north-west gable, the north-east elevation and the staircase wing, with close-studding infilled with ironstone in part: the lower walls on the other two sides are roughcast, on a plinth, the upper being tile-hung with scalloped bands. There is a massive tapered stack of stone and brick, attached to the gable. Tile roof, gabled and half-hipped; shafted middle stack. A three-bay lobby-entrance framed building, with later cladding; two storeys and attic, south-west front of 3 windows. Casements, the front has four large sashes: there are remains of diagonal oak mullions. 6-panelled door in a plain frame, with moulded canopy on carved brackets. Interior: two massive chimney bressummers (one hidden) and a Tudor-arched fireplace in brickwork with chamfer. The winding stair- case is original, with moulded mullions to the small casements (some filled). The main floor beams are moulded. A small area of exposed purlin is inscribed M.E 1711.

Listing NGR: SU7452125838

External Links

• Wikidata Q26634297

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