Description

NEWTON ST CYRES
SX 99 NW
6/2 Bidwell Barton Farmhouse
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25.8.55
GV II
Large farmhouse, now divided into two houses. Late C16 with extensive mid-C19
alterations. Plastered stone or cob with C20 brick stacks exposed over concrete-
tile roof (formerly thatch). Gable ended 3-room and through-passage plan with
inner room to right (north-east). 2 storeys with attics. Door to passage left of
centre under C20 open porch with tiled lean-to roof. Fine late C16 - early C17 oak
door and contemporary moulded frame. Two C19 16-pane sashes to left (from
conversion of original services to drawing room). Smaller sash with glazing bars
to hall and 20-light sash over porch. Inner room and other 3 chambers have c1980
casements. Hall window flanked by medieval-style buttresses of volcanic ashlar,
right buttress gabled. Buttresses probably mid-C19 propping after removal of
lateral stack. Other stacks altered in C19 and interior has C19 and C20 fittings
hiding C16 features.

Listing NGR: SX9063398231

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26400877

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Cambridgeshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  For the Record