Description

HOLT SU 00 NE BURTS LANE

6/49 Winwhistle Cottage II

Shown on OS Map as Skies Farm. Detached cottage. Probably mid-late C16 origin. Originally of open-hall form, - possibly a long-house. Timber framed walls, half hipped thatched roof, one brick stack at right end, one left of centre - both these late insertions. One storey and attic. Right of centre, ledged door in C20 plastered porch with hipped roof. Lean-to extension at left end with plastered walls and tiled roof. Ground floor has three C20 casements with lead lights. Attic has 3 dormers with similar casements. C20 rear extension with plastered walls and thatched roof. Internally, evidence of smoke-blackered timbers and plaster in loft. Several original timber framed partitions, some with later brick filling. In hall, large open fireplace with timber lintel and bread oven - altered. Inner room probably always floored over, with ladder access from hall. (R.C.H.M. Monument 5. Dorset Vol V).

Listing NGR: SU0620405777

External Links

• Wikidata Q26447526

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Recommended Books

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  Central Leinster: Kildare, Laois and Offaly (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)
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  Old House Care and Repair
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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Herefordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings