Description

GREAT FINBOROUGH HIGH STREET GREEN
TM 05 NW

2/121 West End Farmhouse
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GV II

Farmhouse, early C16 core with major alterations, principally of early C19.
3-cell plan; an original but concealed cross-wing is at right-hand end. Two
storeys, and one storey with attics. Timber-framed, encased in C19 and mid
C20 gault brick. Roof partly plaintiled; the low-pitched C19 roof is slated,
and the entire steep rear slope concrete tiled. 2 axial chimneys of red
brick, the shaft of one was rebuilt C20 in gault brick, the other in red
brick. Early C19 small-pane sashes. C19 entrance door with 6 panels; Doric
portico porch with flat entablature on columns. An early C16 wing to right
has heavy, mainly concealed framing, unchamfered floor joists and clasped
purlin roof; inserted C17 chimney. Quite complete C16 service cell to left,
with massive floor joists and tension-braced studding. Included despite C19
and C20 alterations for good C16 work. Associated with medieval moat,
partially infilled.

Listing NGR: TM0080555738

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26284435

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Recommended Books

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  [(Shropshire)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1958)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Warwickshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Cumbria: Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas