Description

STOKE CLIMSLAND -
SX 37 NE
6/107 Higher Pempwell
-
- II

Shown on OS map as Pempwell. Farmhouse, now house. Early to mid-cl7, extended
C18 with later additions and alterations. Roughly coursed slate-stone with
granite quoins, roughcast to front; slate roofs with ceramic cresting to main
range. Earliest part is left section of main range, extended or rebuilt to
right of ridge stack in C18 (straight joint to rear) with projecting range
at right-angles to left also an addition, forming present L-plan. 2 storeys.
Main range has 3 late C20 casements directly below eaves and to ground-floor
centre and left; C20 door to right. Ridge stack with rendered base and red
brick shaft between centre and right window and similar external end stack
to right. Prominent stepped external lateral stack to left end on road side.
Projecting range (formerly a Smithy) has similar stack to those of main range
at junction with latter and wide infilled opening on road side. Single-storey
and 2-storey lean-tos to rear of main range.
Interior: Most notable features are 3 chamfered cross beams with straight-cut
stops and moulded joists with stepped stops to left ground-floor room. This
also has an open fireplace with large chamfered granite lintel and cloam oven
to left. Remains of forge to corner of projecting range. This was re-roofed
c1920 but lines of 2 earlier roofs are visible. Roof of main range rebuilt
Cl9.

Listing NGR: SX3723375100

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26514668

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Recommended Books

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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Old House Handbook 2 Books Bundle Collection (Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair,Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  England's Post-War Listed Buildings
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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)