Kipping House

Kipping House, located at Nos 1 and 3 Lower Kipping Lane in Thornton, dates to the 17th century, with alterations in the 18th and early 19th centuries. It is a two-story house built of gritstone and sandstone, appearing as brick. The roof is covered with stone slates and features saddlestones to the gable ends. Corniced chimneys are present. Flush quoins define the corners. The windows are square mullioned, with two and four lights, set within squared surrounds. A squared jamb doorway provides access. The east gable end features late 18th-century windows with small eared architrave surrounds. The main elevation has three 19th-century sash windows, each with a cornice supported on consoles.