Description

WAKEFIELD ROAD
1.
5113
(South Side)
Stables to Ravensknowle Hall
SE 1616 35/1332
II
2.
1859-62. Architect presumably Richard Tress. Hammer dressed stone. Pitched
slate roof, with overhanging eaves to courtyard carried on huge ornamental
cast iron brackets. Coped gable ends on kneelers and moulded consoles. U-shaped
plan, closed by wall ornamental cast iron gates in round archway, with elaborately
carved consoles either side and ornamental cresting above. End elevations
have blind round arches, and semi-circular lunettes with glazing bars. 2 storeys
to courtyard, planked segment-headed doors and windows with glazing bars.
Central tower with one oculis per side and moulded cornice on quadrant brackets:
ornamental parapet: octagonal lantern with stilted arcade, foliage capitals
and moulded cornice ogee copper dome with finial. Side elevations have concentric
blind round arches with keystones taking brackets to eaves cornice.

Listing NGR: SE1620916520

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26557469

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