Description

MIDDLETON, ALKRINGTON HALL,
SD 80 NE,
ROAD NORTH
2/2

Home Farm Dairy

18.8.86

G.V.

II

Stables, now workshop with house adjoining. A re-facing of
post 1735 of a slightly earlier building. Possibly by
Giacomo Leoni who designed the hall in 1735. Brick, now
rendered, with stone dressings and graduated stone slate
roof. Three bays and two storeys with lean-to sheds against rear,
a l-bay addition to left and a C20 house to right which is
not of special interest. Originally a symmetrical elevation
with projecting plinth, rusticated quoins and eaves
cornice. Central door with fanlight and Gibbs surround. Two
windows to either side (one with door inserted) have
keystones, stone sills and C20 casements. Central keyed
oeil-de-boeuf on first floor with keyed oculus to left and
square opening (formerly an oculus) to right. Interior:
Purlin roof on two king-post roof trusses with curved struts.
Painted oak panelling by staircase.

Listing NGR: SD8664105190

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26638906

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