Description

GREAT HARWOOD MARTHOLME LANE
SD 73 SE
3/73 Gatehouse at Martholme
11.7.1966
GV II*

Gatehouse, dated 1561. Sandstone rubble with quoins, restored stone slate
roof with gable copings and kneelers, finial at left gable, one chimney on
ridge, another at right gable. Three-bay rectangular plan. Two storeys;
symmetrical front and rear: in centre a wide rounded and chamfered arch
(originally open, now glazed), above this a square recess with a cast
plaque with shield and helm, lettered at the bottom corners "15" "61";
in centre of 1st floor a large mullion and transom window with 8 round-
headed lights; otherwise 2 windows each floor, all with 3 round-headed
lights. Rear is the same except that it has no side windows at 1st
floor. Left return wall has a similar 3 light window at 1st floor, and
pointed light at ground floor. Modern addition at right end, with
ex situ furnishings. Restored from derelict condition recently.

Listing NGR: SD7527133777

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17531161

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Recommended Books

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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Setting up a Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement: Historic England Advice Note 5
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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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  Farrow & Ball How to Decorate: Transform your home with paint & paper
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  Oxfordshire: North and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover