History

Large sub-medieval storeyed house, probably of C17 date, re-roofed and refitted in 1722; a date plaque appears on the facade. Modern alterations.

Exterior

Large and unusually long storeyed house with lateral and end chimneys, and a lower rear wing forming a T-plan. Of local rubble construction with slate roof and sandstone coped and kneelered gabled parapets. 8-bay entrance front with early Georgian moulded and dentilated wooden eaves. Modern single-storey slated and rendered porch to far L; further entrance with modern canopy porch to sixth bay from L. The ground-floor windows have brick cambered heads and there are 4 surviving window openings to first floor, each alternate one having been blocked; modern glazing throughout. Above the second ground floor window from L is a plain painted stone plaque with the incised date 1722. Lateral chimney to the rear, with narrow gabled breast projecting above the eaves line. Large out-of-character picture window to ground floor L with a cambered window to first floor above. Further modern-glazed windows in original openings and a pair of modern French windows to the gable end of the additional wing.

Interior

An oak dogleg stair of c1722 survives to the upper floors; the lower flight is a modern replacement, though of different design and material. The original section has flat-capped square newels, oak treads and risers, a moulded rail and turned balusters. Some stripped C18 timber-framed partitions and ceiling beams, otherwise modernised interiors.

Reasons for Listing

Included for its special interest as a dated C18 house with earlier, sub-medieval origins.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29480838

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Recommended Books

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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  ENGLAND GUIDE TO POST WAR LISTED: A Guide to Post-war Listed Buildings
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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Lancashire: Liverpool and the South-West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook 2 Books Bundle Collection (Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair,Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability)