Description

SP 07 SW ALVECHURCH CP SANDHILLS GREEN (north side
Barnt Green

6/26 Longmead (formerly listed
as Sandhills Farmhouse and
23.4.52 Barn

- II

House. 1678, probably for Thomas and Lydia Horton with mid-C18 and later
additions, and some late C20 alterations. Sandstone ashlar with slate roof.
Central stair hall flanked by two rooms with rear stacks. Two storeys, three
windows: two 3-light windows flank a 2-light window, all with stone mullions,
datestone over centre inscribed "H/ TL/1678 "; ground floor: two 3-light
windows flank central C18 porch which has a moulded cornice and two engaged
Doric columns. Left-hand gable has a 4-light window to each floor; gable has
an exposed timber truss with close-studding. Interior: dividing walls are
timber-framed, four square panels high. (Typescript report and drawings by
S J Price (1983) in files of Department of Local History, Birmingham City
Museums and Art Gallery).

Listing NGR: SP0111873544

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26584556

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Recommended Books

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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Herefordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover