Description

SU 73 NW CHAWTON FORMER A32

2/22 The Manor House
31.7.63 (Formerly listed as Stables
G.V. II* at Chawton House)

One dwelling, but built as a medieval stone manor house, and converted to
stables when the larger mansion was constructed in the late C16. C15, 1593,
Cl7, and late C20 restoration (to a dwelling). Walls of mixed flint and stone
rubble, with stone dressings, and brick dressings (at sides and rear) of C16
and late C20 date, 1st floor weathered band in brickwork, brick plinth band;
the walls indicate altered fenestration at the front, with a more complex pattern
of changes at the rear. Plain tiled roof, coved eaves in brickwork, 2 late
C20 'Tudor' stacks. Rectangular block, with wings brought forward at each side.
South west front 2 storeys; 1.2.1 windows. Casements, in C17 stone mullioned
(1st floor) and mullioned and transomed (ground floor) frames, with cement
surrounds. Central 4-centred arched doorway, beneath a hood mould. Above
doorway is a device of patterned stone and dark flint, incorporating the
leaded letters and figures 1 1593 K (John Knight). The rear elevation has
late C20 casements, within cambered arches and quoins of brickwork. To the north
end is attached a C20 single-storeyed entrance lobby, with a tile roof, brick
walls, and a plain doorway.

Listing NGR: SU7087637028

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17532840

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Recommended Books

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  Herefordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  Northumberland (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hertfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability