Church House

DARRINGTON PHILIP'S LANE SE42SE (east side) 5/24 Church House 15.3.1976 GV II

Probably former dovecote, now house. C18, or earlier; converted in 1887. Magnesian limestone random rubble with some brick patching, stone slate roof (with modern pantiles on rear wing). L-plan formed by square single-cell block with one-unit rear wing. Main block of 2 unequal storeys divided by a raised band carried round the whole; the ground floor has a doorway in the rear wall one inserted window in the south side and 2 in the east side; the taller upper floor has in the south side a large inserted Perpendicular-style window, with remains of a brick surround to an earlier opening over its head, and a lettered tablet below the sill (stating that the building was converted in 1887), 2 inserted square-headed lancets in the west side and a large vertical rectangular window in the east side. Pyramidal roof with-slightly swept eaves. Low chimney to west side wall, with brick patching covering inserted internal flue. High single-storey rear wing has in the east side a blocked low 2-centred arched doorway which may be medieval; in the west side an inserted arched doorway and a 2-light casement; and a pantiled roof with a skylight. Interior: not inspected, but may contain features of interest.

Listing NGR: SE4847620172