Survey Data
Reg No
11329002
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural
Original Use
Farmyard complex
Date
1785 - 1795
Coordinates
321623, 250091
Date Recorded
01/10/1997
Date Updated
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Description
Courtyard quadrangle, c.1790, comprising two-storey stable blocks, single-storey random rubble ranges and adjoining aviary. Designed by Robert Mack. In use as a museum of late eighteenth century rural life. ROOF: Hipped; slate; terracotta ridge tiles; red brick chimneys; gable to central three-bays of main block. WALLS: Rough-cast render with red brick strings courses to L-shape block; random rubble limestone and red brick to other ranges. OPENINGS: Square-headed windows; brick dressed openings except to L-shape blocks which are rendered; granite cills; mostly timber casements some 20th century sashes; timber panelled doors; round headed; original Gothic fanlight retained.