Description

CHAILEY CINDER HILL
1.
5206
The Hooke
TQ 31 NE 5/23 17.3.52.
II

2.
Originally a large mansion but since it was first listed the southern portion,
added in 1830, has been demolished. The former middle section, now the south
end, is the oldest portion. C17, refaced in brick and stone. Steeply-pitched
hipped slate roof. This contains a C17 staircase, panelling and fireplaces.
Its east front was refaced with ashlar when the north wing was added in the
C18. This has 2 storeys and 2 windows. The remainder of the east front has
3 storeys, sash windows with glazing bars and a chimney breast. The north
front, formerly the main entrance, 7 windows. Two bays of 3 windows each on
all floors. Stringcourse. Castellated parapet. Wide glazing bars intact.
Central doorway with pilasters, projecting cornice, this has been converted
into a window. To the south-west are one large and 3 smaller pointed archways
which were formerly part of the verandah added in 1830 and are now a sort
of ruin in the garden.

Listing NGR: TQ3837418512

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26528180

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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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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The Shredded Chef: 120 Recipes for Building Muscle, Getting Lean, and Staying Healthy
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990