Quadrangle Of Farm Buildings At Hyde Hall

DENTON TOWN LANE SJ 99 SW (south-east side) 7/57 Quadrangle of farm buildings 27/11/67 at Hyde Hall (formerly listed as Hyde Hall)

G.V. II

Farm buildings including stables, barns and hay lofts. 3 brick ranges with keystones dated 1839, 1850 and 1859 and inscribed M. W. or M. Woodiwis. The south-west range incorporates a timber-framed structure with a dated lintel - "RHM 1687" (Robert and Mary Hyde). Brick with graduated stone slate and slate roofs. 4 sides of the quadrangle, broken only by the Hall (q.v.), generally on 2 storeys. The entrance front has a central open-pedimented gable with oculus and swept sides above an elliptical arched driftway entrance with keystone which is flanked by ogee-headed panels. On either side are rows of round-headed openings, some blind and some with honeycomb vents, a feature which is repeated throughout the quadrangle. Dovecote in arched recess on inside of gable. Arched driftways also occur on 2 of the other sides. The 3 structural bays of timber-framing have square panels and diagonal braces at both top and bottom of the principal posts.

Listing NGR: SJ9173794285