Lower Maythorn Farmhouse

SE10NE DUNFORD LOWER MAYTHORN LANE (south side), Hepworth 1/14 Lower Maythorn Farmhouse GV II Farmhouse. Late C17 with early C19 and C20 alterations. Deeply-coursed, dressed stone to early part, the rest squared, coursed rubble. Stone slate roof. L-shape plan. Two storeys. C17 gabled, projecting, single-bay wing to right. This has a 4-light (now 2-light) double-chamfered window to each floor each with hood-mould with square decorative stops. Small single-light with hood-mould in gable apex. Moulded gable copings on moulded kneelers. Ornamental finial at apex. In the left return of the projecting bay is a 2-light double-chamfered window to each floor. The rest of the front has C19 and C20 features of no special interest apart from the remains of a possible former doorway and 1st-floor hood-mould stops at the right end. Ashlar stack with moulded cornice and cap to right wing. The rear elevation has 4 early-C19 single lights to each floor. Right return has 2 small double-chamfered openings, one with hood-mould. Interior not inspected.

Listing NGR: SE1870905598