Description

BECKFORD CP GRAFTON
SO 9635- 9735
11/41 Cowhouse at Lower Farm
about 12 yards west of
Lower Farm Cottages
GV II

Cowhouse, possibly a former dwelling. Circa 1600, with mid-C19 alterations.
Part coursed limestone rubble, part timber-framed with rendered infill on
rubble base with some weatherboarding and brick replacement walling. L-plan;
main part aligned east/west and probably of five bays with south-east wing of
three bays; there is a chimney in the central bay of the south-east wing with
a brick ridge stack. Two levels. Framing: main north elevation has three rows
of panels.from sill to wall-plate. East side of wing has one row of panels
at eaves level and a short straight brace in the left upper corner. Main south
elevation has three stable doors (one with a cambered brick head) and three
loft openings. The west elevation of the south-east wing has two ground floor
openings (one with a cambered head) and a ledged and battened door in the central
bay. Boarded loft opening in west gable end of main part. Interior not accessible.

Listing NGR: SO9847737147

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26357142

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Recommended Books

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  [(Cumberland and Westmorland)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1967)
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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  The Shredded Chef: 120 Recipes for Building Muscle, Getting Lean, and Staying Healthy
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  Sussex: East with Brighton and Hove (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)