Description

ST 79 NW ALKINGTON A38, Heathfield (east side)

5/35 Actrees Farmhouse

II

Farmhouse. Late C18 with late C17 wing to front (west) forming L- shape. Main range of brick on stone plinth, slate roof, brick end stacks, that to south with stone capping. Older wing of rubble stone, slate roof, one large brick stack. Brick stable wing to north with slate roof of no special interest. 2 storeys, L-shape. On main range, 3 bays, 2 windows, cambered head 3-light with central casement, each light with 8 panes. Large stone keystone and voussoirs. Ground floor similar with central doorcase with cambered wood hood on stone brackets, keystone and voussoirs over 6-panel door with fielded panels. Stone range has C20 door and timber porch in angle. On west gable, one window to each floor, first floor still with original 5-light splayed stone mullion with long wood lintel. Ground floor has similar size opening with 4 replaced 8-pane lights. Rear of main range has 4 small louvred openings under eaves for cheese drying, and several cambered head bricked- up openings.

Listing NGR: ST7020498445

External Links

• Wikidata Q26624843

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  ENGLAND GUIDE TO POST WAR LISTED: A Guide to Post-war Listed Buildings
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Gwent/Monmouthshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Wales)
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  Hertfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)