Description

COLN ST DENNIS COLN ROGERS
SP 0809
15/143 The Pigeon House
23.1.52
II

Large detached house. Late C17-early C18 and mid-late C18 (the
later range by Howse). Limestone rubble; stone slate roof; stack
with dressed stone quoins (restored C20). 'L'-shaped early range
(formerly 3 cottages) with a later extension rear left; mid-late
C18 extension set at a higher level at the right gable end. C20
extension not of special interest. Early range: 2 storeys and
attic; later range 2 storeys. South-west front of the early
range: 9, 12 and 20-pane sashes (one with a dressed stone
architrave) all appear to be later insertions to the ground floor.
Four 2-light stone-mullioned casements with stopped hoods to the
first floor; 12-pane sash far left: three C20 rendered 2-light
roof dormers with glazing bars. C20 hipped porch off-centre right,
C19 fielded 4-panel door within porch. Gable end of the mid-late
C18 extension to the right with a 12-pane sash to the first floor.
Tripartite sash at first floor level on the north-west with
stylized triangular pediment, frieze and flanking columns. Both
ranges have some hipped gables. Gable-end and axial stacks.
Interior not accessible.
(V.C.H. Glos. Vol VIII p.28)

Listing NGR: SP0885009562

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26445933

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Recommended Books

• 
  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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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating an Older House
• 
  Kent: West and the Weald: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)