Description

SYWELL MAIN STREET
SP8267 (South side)
15/305 Nos.27 to 31 (consecutive)
02/08/72

GV II

Row of 5 houses. 1860-64 for Lady Overstone. Regular coursed lias with brick
dressings and slate roofs. Originally each of 2-unit plans. 2 storeys. Together
comprising an 8-window range of one- and 2-light wood-mullioned windows with
cast-iron lozenge glazing bars under flat brick arches with brick dressings.
Gabled porches between window ranges have C19 and C20 doors and arched openings;
those to Nos.28 and 29 form a central pair. Gabled projection of No.31 breaks
forward at right hand corner of row with square bay window at ground floor and
3-light wood-mullioned window above. Gables have barge boards and slit windows
in apex. Oversailing eaves and brick stacks at ridge. Interiors not inspected.

Listing NGR: SP8225767198

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26575389

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