Description

ST 86 NW BOX ASHLEY 2/13 Ashley Leigh 20 12 60

GV II

House, late C18 and early C19, ashlar and some rubble stone with Bridgwater-tiled main range. Two storeys. Main range is part ashlar fronted of c1820-30 but with rubble stone west end, possibly earlier but incorporated under overall moulded cornice and parapet. Coped gables, end wall stacks and ridge stack between the two parts. Ashlar section is 2-window range of 12-pane sashes, paired to left on each floor, single to first floor right over 6- pane Regency style door with hood on brackets. Floors are framed by raised strip at angles and across at platband, first floor sill- course and under cornice. West section, one window range with upper triple window, 8-pane sashes with taller centre light, ground floor similar arrangement with door and flanking 8-pane lights. At east end, ashlar, stone-tiled range with coped gable, in form a schoolroom or chapel, single-storey with blocked centre door reached by stone steps up and 12-pane sash each side. East end coped gable, 12-pane sash and blocked 2-light gable window. To rear of main range is early C19 ashlar former pair of houses with slate mansard roof, coped gables, end-wall and ridge stacks. Two storeys, 3-window range of 12-pane sashes with raised band and sill course. Three upper sashes, ground floor 2 sashes and 2 doors, alternating, doors with hoods on brackets. Left door is blocked.

Listing NGR: ST8138768439

External Links

• Wikidata Q26273165

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