Description

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SS 82 SW
3/25 Masons Arms
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20.2.67
GV II
Inn. Probably C16, extended at rignt end in C17, but very possible earlier fabric
concealed. Rendered stone rubble and cob. Thatch roof, hipped to short rear wing
and small single-storey outbuilding attached to front right end. Rendered stone
rubble stack across rear left-hand angle. Axial brick stack (formerly gable end) and
brick stack at right end.
Plan: early core apppears to consist of larger heated room to right with direct
entry, with 2 smaller rooms to left, the smaller middle room divided by axial
passage with staircase at rear of passage. C17 extension of one room plan at right
end. Short 2 storey service wing to rear left end and small single storey
outbuilding attached to front right end.
Exterior: 2 storeys. 4-window range. Principally C19 fenestration intact, all 2
light casements to upper storeys, 3 light casements to ground floor. 2 plank doors
and blocked door to left end.
Interior: brief inspection suggests interior is largely unspoilt with good quality
chamfered and stopped beams and fireplace lintels to the principals rooms. Roof
deserves thorough inspection.

Listing NGR: SS8278723124

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Masons Arms official website
• Wikidata Q26592769

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Recommended Books

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  [(Cumberland and Westmorland)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1967)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  London 6: Westminster (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England): Westminster v. 6
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  Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire, and Peterborough (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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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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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide