Description

SO 95 NW CARDINGTON C.P. -

5/3 Bowman Hill Farmhouse

GV II

Farmhouse. Mid- to late C17 with early C19 alterations. Roughly squared
and coursed grey sandstone rubble, partly rebuilt in red brick; plain
tile roof. L-shaped baffle-entry plan. 2 storeys and attic over basement.
South-east (garden) front: central gabled eaves dormer with 2-light
leaded casement; central brick ridge stack. 2-window front; glazing
bar sashes, those on first floor with exposed flush boxes; pair of
basement windows. Stone lean-to to left with steps up to altered (formerly
round-arched)opening ; round archway and parapet at rear. 2 tall gabled
wings to north-west (entrance front), that in centre with 4-panelled
door and that to left containing staircase (see altered window). Interior:
C17 segmental-arched fireplace; 2 early C19 segmental-arched recesses
and early C19 panelled internal window shutters. It is possible that
the large panel of brick rebuilding in the garden front replaced earlier
timber framing.

Listing NGR: SO5304097084

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26648261

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