Description

1.
5111
SE 1431 NW
50/58
4.9.52

GREAT HORTON ROAD BD7
(north-west side)
Nos 670 and 670A
(formerly listed as No 670)

II*
GV

2.
Substantial hall built in 1746 and originally known as Brooksbank House, principal
residence of the Brooksbanks, one of the most important families of Horton Magna in
the C17 and early C18. The rectangular plan, roof type and symmetrical fenestration
indicate the new appreciation of classical proportions but despite the date, many
details still adhere to the traditional vernacular. Two-storeys, large sandstone
"bricks', plat band, corbel brackets to eaves of hipped stone slate roof, corniced
chimneys. Broad front with 4 large 6 light chamfered mullion and transom windows.
Original weather coped doorhead set below eaves. Later C18 eared architrave doorway
with pediment. Panel inscribed GB 1746 (Gilbert Brooksbank). Large cross mullioned
windows to east side flanking bays 3 light stair window. The rear has flanking
wings, the gables surmounted by corniced chimneys, parapets with moulded coping swept
up to them.

Listing NGR: SE1417131554

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17534607

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