670 And 670A, Great Horton Road

1. 5111 SE 1431 NW 50/58 4.9.52

GREAT HORTON ROAD BD7 (north-west side) Nos 670 and 670A (formerly listed as No 670)

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2. Substantial hall built in 1746 and originally known as Brooksbank House, principal residence of the Brooksbanks, one of the most important families of Horton Magna in the C17 and early C18. The rectangular plan, roof type and symmetrical fenestration indicate the new appreciation of classical proportions but despite the date, many details still adhere to the traditional vernacular. Two-storeys, large sandstone "bricks', plat band, corbel brackets to eaves of hipped stone slate roof, corniced chimneys. Broad front with 4 large 6 light chamfered mullion and transom windows. Original weather coped doorhead set below eaves. Later C18 eared architrave doorway with pediment. Panel inscribed GB 1746 (Gilbert Brooksbank). Large cross mullioned windows to east side flanking bays 3 light stair window. The rear has flanking wings, the gables surmounted by corniced chimneys, parapets with moulded coping swept up to them.

Listing NGR: SE1417131554