Description

SK 17 SE PARISH OF GREAT LONGSTONE MAIN STREET 3/28 (South Side) The Manor House GV II

House. Early C17 and late C18, probably remodelled in 1920s. Rubble limestone with gritstone dressings. Stone slate roofs. Stone coped gables with plain kneelers to late C18 part. Two ridge and two gable end stacks. Two storeys. East elevation - lower C17 part of seven irregular bays. Left to right, low square window, a C20 doorway and window in stone surround, C20 2-light recessed and chamfered mullion window, 2-light recessed and chamfered mullion window, the sill lowered in C20. Then two C20 canted bays with stone mullions and a doorway between them with stone jambs and lintel. C20 plank doors. First floor has a 3-light recessed and chamfered mullion window and a window on each side, set in a gabled dormer with stone copings, plain kneelers and ball finials. That on the left is a 3-light, recessed and chamfered window, whilst that on the right is a 3-light recessed and chamfered window with transom. All windows with diamond leaded lights. Late C18 part to right, of three symmetrical bays. Central mid-C19 half glazed porch, the top in outline of a Venetian window, approached by four stone steps with curved walls and end piers. Doorway within with stone surround and half glazed door. Flanked on each side by glazing bar sashes in stone surrounds with three similar above. Inside the early C17 part a plaster ceiling with 'egg and dart' and Tudor Rose motifs which may be original.

Listing NGR: SK1981671861

External Links

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