Bog Bank Farmhouse

SD 62 SE DARWEN (off) BOG HEIGHT ROAD

4/7 Bog Bank Farmhouse - - II

Farmhouse, dated 1756. Thin sandstone rubble in watershot coursing with low plinth and some quoins, roof of stone slates with double chimney stack of brick on the ridge. Three bays on north-south alignment. Two storeys: no clear front, but south gable wall has door with large rectangular jambs, one window on each floor, a blocked attic opening, and over this a square datestone with chamfered surround and incised lettering: T : E. West side has a blocked doorway in line with chimney 1756 at junction of south and centre bays, 2 large windows at ground floor and 3 smaller windows above; east side has door with large rectangular jambs, one window on each floor, but is otherwise covered by abutting farmbuilding. Most windows now top-hung casements. Lean-to dairy at north end. Interior: shouldered fireplace in south bay.

Listing NGR: SD6701324550