Description

SJ 78 SW MERE C.P. MERE CORNER

4/49 Mere Old Hall

5.3.59

- II

House. Late C18/Early C19 with later additions and alterations.
Rendered and whitewashed stone and brick with plain tile and slate
roof with lead flashings. Two and three storeys. East front: left
hand section of facade which originally extended forming a symmetrical
whole. What remains is a 2 storey facade comprising the central
projecting 2 bays with 3 recessed bays to its left and 2 projecting
bays at the extreme left. All windows have 2x4 panes, save for the 3
recessed ground floor windows which are plate glass and the 2 to left
of that -which are false painted windows. Doorway to sixth bay with
fanlight. Projecting eaves supported on paired consoles. C19 2 bay
addition to right.
Interior: Drawing room: mid-Victorian Regency-style doorcases.
Staircase hall has 3 Regency fanlights over double doorways and an
open well staircase with wrought iron balustrade. Coved ceiling to
one upper floor room. Late C19 panelled ceiling and overmantel to
dining room.

Listing NGR: SJ7241181599

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Mere Old Hall at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q6818872

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