Description

SP 8027
8/126
4.6.52

SWANBOURNE
MURSLEY ROAD

Deverell's Farmhouse

GV
II

House. Dated 1632 on tablet at top of porch gable. Large blocks of
coursed rubble limestone, moulded stone string course at first floor level.
Old tile roof, restored stone coped gables and kneelers. Rebuilt brick
chimney in third bay has grouped shafts, with off-set heads and pilasters.
Smaller brick chimney to left. T-plan. 2 storeys and attic, 4 bays.
Moulded stone mullion windows with leaded lights, 2-light to ground floor
left, 4-light above and in second and fourth bays,that to ground floor
right much restored. Third bay has 2-storey and attic gabled porch
projection with much restored moulded Tudor arch, 3-light window above
with hoodmould, and small rectangular leaded light to attic. Gable
ends have 3-light attic windows with hoodmoulds. Similar wing to rear
opposite porch. Interior largely altered C18 with plain panelled
dados and late C18 fireplace surrounds, delicately carved, one with carved
frieze panel of hunting scene. Right-hand front room also has corner
cupboard of same date with arched curved doors and ornamental frieze.
Inner front door is C17 with moulded and stopped oak frame.

RCHM II p. 289-90 Mon. 5

Listing NGR: SP8018827276

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26577077

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Recommended Books

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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014