Assheton Arms

SD 78 44 DOWNHAM DOWNHAM VILLAGE

13/17 Assheton Arms 13.2.1967 GV II

Public house, 1765. Squared coursed limestone with stone slate roof. 2 storeys, 4 bays. Windows sashed with glazing bars and plain stone surrounds. Those to bay 3 are tripartite with square mullions. The left-hand bay was formerly a stable, and its windows appear to be modern but in keeping. A door at the left has a plain stone surround. The main door is between bays 3 and 4 and has a plain stone surround with open pediment hood on shaped brackets. Chimneys between bays one and 2, 2 and 3, and on right-hand gable. The interior has a stone fireplace with moulded cornice mantel and a lintel with fluted false key inscribed 'IBS 1765'. Adjoining to the south, and now used as a dining room, are former cottages. They are probably mid C19th with C17th remains and are of limestone rubble with sandstone dressings and stone slate roof. The south facade is of 2 storeys and 3 bays and has sashed windows with glazing bars and plain stone surrounds. The doors, with plain stone surrounds, are to the left of the 2nd bay and to the left of the right-hand bay. To the left of the right- hand door is a straight joint. The part of the building to its left has the remains of window surrounds of C17th type. Chimneys to right of 2nd bay and on right-hand gable. The left-hand gable, facing west, has a sashed window with glazing bars and plain stone surround on the 1st floor.

Listing NGR: SD7847544322