Higher Birks

SD 92NE TODMORDEN (former M.B.) CROSSLEY NEW ROAD (OFF) SD 951260 (north side)

3/78 Higher Birks

II

House. 2nd half C17. Hammer-dressed stone, stone slate roof. 2 storeys. 3-room plan with rear baffle entry. South front of 3 uneven bays. Chamfered mullioned window of 2 lights with small window over. Central bay has double chamfered mullioned windows of 2 lights (fire-window) and 4 lights (most mullions removed). Over is 3-light chamfered mullioned window. Outer bay has double chamfered mullioned window of 4 lights with 2-light chamfered window over, (most mullions removed). Left hand return wall is blind. Rear has partly rebuilt wall in watershot masonry and the only entry; doorway with square lintel and composite jambs with chamfered surround and simple stop. Over is small light with chamfered surround. To right of doorway is chamfered mullioned window of 2 lights (lacking mullion). lst floor has one other similar window and a double chamfered mullioned window of 2 lights (lacking mullion). Interior: bressumer survives to housebody supporting 2 spine beams. In smoke bay is early C18 fireplace with square lintel and jambs with cornice. Stone heck survives. Partition wall between housebody and parlour is of large thin dressed stones splayed to support ceiling joists of similar character to Hippins, Blackshawhead (q.v.). Barn attached to right hand return wall is now altered to form a dwelling and is excluded from the item.

Listing NGR: SD9521026049