9, Moss Brow

SJ 97 NW BOLLINGTON MOSS BROW (East Side)

2/35 No. 9.

GV II

Formerly farmhouse, now house: early C17 with C20 alterations and small additions coursed buff sandstone rubble. Kerridge stone-slate roof, with stone-coped gables, one with ball finials, stone ridge and a stone chimney. House rectangular in plan and originally at right angles to the street. 3-storey, l-bay, street-front. 3-light C20 wooden casements under original rubble hood moulds. Half-hidden 2-light rubble, chamfered mullion window lights barrel-vaulted cellar. Blocked small circular light in lozenge shaped stone in the gable. South front has 2 rubble hood moulds. Interior: Exposed timber, small framed partitions. Early C17 dogleg stairs with pierced and shaped balusters and square newels. Chamfered ceiling beams with tongue stops. C17 6-panelled door with reeded rails and 2 3-board doors with original hinges and latches. Original floorboards on 1st and 2nd floor.

This house was extended by the addition of No. 11 in the later C17 which involved the partial demolition of the north wall and its replacement in poor quality timber framing.

Listing NGR: SJ9224277280