Outbuilding Approximately 10 Metres To North West Of West Wing At Thorp Arch Hall

SE44NW THORP ARCH THORP ARCH PARK LS23

2/120 Outbuilding approx. 10 30.3.66 metres to north-west of West Wing at Thorp Arch Hall (formerly listed as part of Thorp Arch Hall and stable wing)

GV II

Outbuilding. c1750, altered C19 and C20. Probably by John Carr for William Gossip. Coursed magnesian limestone, stone slate roof. 2 storeys, 3 x 1 bays. Large quoins. East side facing courtyard to rear of Thorp Arch Hall (q.v.): 3 C20 casements in C19 chamfered ashlar surrounds beneath 3 C20 casements in plain openings; eaves band, moulded gable copings; truncated end stack on left and short, corniced ridge stack to right of centre. Right return: casement inserted below pedimented gable with blind Diocletian window in tympanum. Left return: original doorway with deep lintel; matching gable. Interior; altered; later roof trusses. The Diocletian motif is characteristic of James Paine who corresponded with Gossip about the proposed house at Thorp Arch prior to the involvement of John Carr; it is possible that the outbuildings are part of some original scheme suggested by Paine although executed by Carr. Thorp Arch estate papers, Leeds City Archives (particularly Day Book 1749-51 (box 21/item 10)).

Listing NGR: SE4293046285