Description

ALTON ALTON PRIORS SU 16 SW 5/10 The Priory

II

House. Late Cl7. Diaper Flemish brickwork, slate and tiled roofs. Two storeys and attic, main block of 4 window bays and contemporary kitchen wing. Reset entrance in end bay through bolection moulded stone doorcase over 3 steps. Stone cross windows with brick relieving arches to both floors and moulded plinth and mid-wall string. Large brick stack lateral to end bay at junction of wing, with offsets above eaves. Roof with gablet and attic window. Entrance bay altered, and entrance probably re-sited. Interior has large monolithic stone lintel to living room fireplace. Reset moulded stone lintel with spandrels to kitchen backing on to same stack. Plan reorganized in c1970. Building is the remains of a larger house reduced in size early Cl9.

Listing NGR: SU1088662038

External Links

• Wikidata Q26287255

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