Description

MORECAMBE AND HEYSHAM

SD4563NE THORPE AVENUE, Torrisholme
939-1/6/63 Nos.3 AND 5
29/12/50

II

House, formerly divided into 2 houses. Late C17 with additions
and C19 alterations. Roughcast rubble with slate roof. 2
storeys. South-west facade, facing garden, has C20 casement
windows in painted stone surrounds. Main house of 2 bays with
central glazed porch. To the left is a bay which is probably
an addition, with a doorway to its right with plain stone
surround. Within the glazed porch is a door surround with the
moulding of the jambs continuing upwards to form a pattern on
the lintel, which is inscribed: 'RCM 1687'. Rear elevation,
facing Thorpe Avenue, has some C17 mullioned windows with
rebated and chamfered surrounds remaining in main part of the
house. On the ground floor they are of 1, 2, and 3 lights. On
the 1st floor is one of a single light. Interior: main
fireplace altered and partition wall removed. Staircase has
straight flight with closed string and turned balusters which
appear to be of c1700. Right-hand front room contains original
parlour fireplace with architrave moulding, keystone, mantel,
and stylised flower and plant motifs.

Listing NGR: SD4565263672

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26569028

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Recommended Books

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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings
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  Oxfordshire: North and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  County Durham (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England) by Elizabeth Williamson Nikolaus Pevsner(1983-03-11)
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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)