Description

MAIDSTONE SUTTON ROAD
TQ 75 SE
11/390 BRIARWOOD
II

House. Probably C17, possibly with earlier origins. Plastered timber
frame. Thatched roof half-hipped and gabled ends. Large external
gable-end brick stacks with tiled set-off and tall brick shafts.

Appears to be a 2-room plan with central entrance, possibly originally
with a central unheated service room. Small C18 or C19 outshuts on
each corner at rear.

2 storeys. Almost symmetrical 3-window north front. C20 3-light
leaded pane casements, those on first floor in wide oriels, the centre
first floor 4-lights. Central C20 brick porch. C20 casements are
rear and single storey outshuts clasping the rear corners at either
end with lean-to plain tile roofs.

Interior: not inspected but said to have exposed timber frame and
both rooms with large fireplaces, that to right infilled by C20
fireplace but with original bressumer above. Chamfered cross-beam
and exposed joists in left hand room. Blocked diamond mullion
window in partition between landing and left hand chamber. Roof
apparently of side purlin and collar form.

Listing NGR: TQ7683753768

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26519814

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Recommended Books

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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Building Small Projects (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North (Pevsner Architectural Guides / Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover