Description

ST12NW HALSE CP LOWER STOFORD

6/156 The Refectory, 15 metres South of
Lower Stoford Farmhouse

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GV II
Cottage. C16, restored mid C20. Red sandstone random rubble, rendered North front, thatched roof, stone stack West end.
Two cell, side entrance plan. South front: single storey and attic, irregular fenestration all C20 2-light casements
with glazing bars; 2 dormers, one window to right of C20 French windows, two to left. Original entrance was on right
return elevation (West end), now blocked with a window, between fireplace and stair bay, latter lit by small square
headed opening on North front. Interior: solid oak winder stair to left of original entrance, perhaps C16, moulded
wooden lintel to fireplace, bread oven. Framed ceiling of four compartments with hollow chamfered beams. Four centreed
arch doorway at head of the stairs, one pair of jointed crucks exposed. (VAG Report, unpublished SRO, March 1973).

Listing NGR: ST1445328760

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26313750

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Recommended Books

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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Cambridgeshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating an Older House
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)