Description

NY 6713 ASBY GREAT ASBY

14/8 Elm Tree Old-Farmhouse & attached byre

II

Original farmhouse, dated 1694, now used for storage; barn/byre added to left around end of C18 and present kitchen added to right early C19. Farmhouse of limewashed coursed rubble, C17 part is built on massive plinth. Present graduated slate roof probably c1900; single C17 corniced stone chimney. 2 storeys. 3 bay C17 building has central planked door with initialled and dated lintel; single fixed window with glazing bars to each side and 2 above, all C18 except that to right of door which is larger early C20 insertion (original blocked C17 single light window surround survives to right). 2 bay early Cl9 addition to left has later door; single sash with glazing bars has gabled dormer above. Internally, C17 fireplace survives with moulded lintel supported on brackets; original flagged floor and chamfered oak beams. Projecting stone spiral staircase to rear is semicircular internally but squared off externally. Byre of coursed rubble with corrugated roof.

Present farmhouse (c1900) to right is not included.

Listing NGR: NY6796613199

External Links

• Wikidata Q26437999

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  Cambridgeshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Worcestershire Revised Edition (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  Devon (Pevsner Buildings of England)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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