Description

HAWKWELL ASHINGDON ROAD TQ 89 SE 4/1 No. 109. (The Priest's House) 19.8.80 - II

House. Circa 1500 with later alterations and additions. For Richard Lord Rich. Timber framed, C18 red brick faced. Hipped red plain tiled roof. No chimney stack visible from road. 2 storeys and attics, 2 square headed dormers with 2 light casements. Dentilled eaves cornice. 3 small paned vertically sliding sashes to first floor. Right and left C19 angled bays to ground floor, vertically sliding sashes with glazing bars. Central 2 panelled door with 3 top lights, moulded surround and pediment. 2 window range to right return (Ashingdon Road face) of small paned vertically sliding sashes, segmental head. Part glazed double doors to right. 3 round tie plates at ceiling level. Rear wing. Possibly built as an L plan hall house. Interior features include C18 staircase and fireplaces. Main range with jowled storey posts and chamfered bridging joists. Rear range with heavy jowled storey posts and sooted rafters of open hall. Part of the Lord Rich estate in 1557. Marked on the Chapman and Andre map of 1777 as Swanes.

Listing NGR: TQ8707891146

External Links

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