Description

SD 57 SW OVER KELLET BORWICK ROAD (OFF)

4/164 Capernwray Hall

II*

Country House, 1844, by Edmund Sharpe, with later additions. Coursed,
squared sandstone blocks with slate roof. Perpendicular style, with the
facade almost symmetrical. 2 storeys, with 4-storey tower at the rear.
North front of 9 bays with 2 2-storey wings flanking a central recessed
5-bay range having a central 2-storey porch with corner turrets, all with
a continuous string course and battlemented parapets. Central range has
mullioned and transomed windows of 2 different designs. Wings have
traceried windows on the 1st floor, with a projecting bay to the ground
floor of the right-hand wing and 2 windows with pointed heads to the left-
hand wing. Porch has moulded doorway, and a stone oriel window on the 1st
floor with coat of arms. West front has 2 2-storey bay windows with
perpendicular tracery. South front has a canted bay window on the ground
floor at the left lighting the dining room. Towards the right is the tower
with battlemented parapet and angle turrets. At the right is a right-angled
wing of possible later date with mullioned and transomed windows of various
descriptions. The stable court, adjoining to the east, has its entrance at
the eastern side through a gatehouse with twin battlemented towers and ribbed
vaulting. The south tower supports a taller, narrower tower towards the rear
with pyramidal roof and bell openings. On its west face is a clock and carved
scroll 'MC AD 184 '. Interior. Staircase hall has open timber roof with tie
beams, short king posts and tracery infill. Stair has carved square newels,
octagonal balusters and a cantilevered 1st floor gallery. Dining room and
drawing room at the west side, have moulded timber ceilings and carved marble
fireplaces. Dividing the rooms is a C18th wooden screen said to be from
St. Mary, Lancaster (Pevsner) with Corinthian pilasters, attached columns
and carved entablature.

Listing NGR: SD5460672201

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Capernwray Hall at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q5035288

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Recommended Books

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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  For the Record
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Surrey (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North (Pevsner Architectural Guides / Buildings of England)
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  Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability