Description

SD 68 SW BARBON

16/4 Whelprigg 6.10.82

G.V. II

House. 1834. By George Webster. For Joseph Gibson. Stone rubble with ashlar dressings, the south facade ashlar, slate roofs. South facade of 2 storeys with attic, 5 bays, the 2nd and 4th bays are narrow and break forward, the outer bays break further forward under gables. Dripcourse over ground floor, top cornice and blocking course; gables are coped and have 3 corbelled pinnacles with ball finials; rusticated quoins. Double-chamfered-mullioned windows with transoms and labels, most of 3 lights, but those to 2nd and 4th bays and those flanking entrance are single lights; those to gables are stepped; windows to upper floors have small-paned glazing. Gablet over central 1st floor window has cartouche with armorial bearing, date and initials: "JG", 2 spike finials and weathervane. West elevation similar, with 2-storey, 3-bay service wing to north. Main part of 4 bays, the outer bays breaking forward with 2-storey canted bay windows; central bays have 2-light windows with gable over both. Service wing has 2-light windows and entrance with sidelight and over light to 3rd bay. Gable-end stacks to higher outer bays. Service wing has 2-light double-chamfered-mullioned windows and entrance with overlight and flanking lights. Gable-end stack and cross-axial stack. North elevation has 2 gabled bays with later infill bay. 1st bay has projecting gable-end stack. Sashes, some with glazing bars. Entrance with datestone over reading: "EGM/1700". East elevation has canted projection to gabled 1st bay; 3rd bay recessed over lean-to kitchen outshut, with 4-light stair window; 2nd bay return has pointed windows, sashed with glazing bars, and stack. End 2 bays has gabled dormer and 3-storey gabled canted bay. Gable-end stack. Interior has ribbed plaster ceilings, stone fireplaces and panelling. Hall has stair to 2 sides, gallery to 2 sides with turned balusters, pendant ceiling and skylight. Dining room has alcove with fitted sideboard, fireplace has copper Art Noveau insert. Library has bookcases with small-paned glazing.

Listing NGR: SD6334981290

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