Description

SJ 52 SE MORETON CORBET C.P. BESFORD

9/61 Besford House Farmhouse
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GV II

Farmhouse. Early to mid-C17 with mid- to late C19 alterations and
addition. Timber framed with painted brick nogging on dressed red
sandstone plinth, right-hand end wall pebbledashed; brick additions;
slate roofs. Framing: small square panels and small rectangular panels,
eaves raised by one panel's height probably in early to mid-C19. L-
plan; C17 range of 3 framed bays with C19 rear wing. 2 storeys and
attic with 2 storey addition. Pair of external lateral brick stacks
at rear (that to left now at junction with rear wing). Three C19 gable
eaves dormers with 2-light C20 metal casements. 3'first-floor and
2 ground-floor windows; late C19 two- and 3-light wooden-framed metal
casements with weatherings. Central 4-panelled door (lower2 beaded
flush and upper 2 glazed) with moulded architrave and late C19 gabled
wooden porch. Rear wing with brick ridge stack; lean-to in angle.
Interior not inspected.

Listing NGR: SJ5511324940

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26307039

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