Description

ST 68 SE IRON ACTON STATION ROAD

2/27 Algars Mill
17.9.52
G.V. II

House, formerly a mill. Late mediaeval origins, C17, C19 and C20 alterations
and extensions. Rubble, plain clay tiles. 2 and 3 storeys, 5 irregular
windows, all C19 and C20 2 and 3-light casements. C20 glazed and gabled porch,
stable door at right, corner chamfered and corbelled out to first floor, roof
slightly lower at left over 2 storey section, end gable shows raising of roof;
later lean-to extension and gabled dormer at rear. Interior: chamfered and
stopped spine beam to left, heavy chamfered beams to right with machinery marks.
Late C19 turbine, still in working order in mill race which still passes below
building at right.

Listing NGR: ST6759983119

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26579385

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  Suffolk: East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)