Torr Top Cottages

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SK 0085/0185 1/107 5172

NEW MILLS, LOWER ROCK STREET, Nos. 6, 7 and 8 (Torr Top Cottages)

(Formerly listed as Torr Top Cottages, ROCK STREET)

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A range of three houses. Mid C18, with C19 and C20 alterations. Regularly coursed squared grit stone, with ashlar dressings, plain gables, gable chimneys, one buck, one stone, with welsh slate and stone slate roof coverings North elevation. A stepped range climbing from east to west, the lowest part with its gable to the street, and of two storeys, as is the middle range. The west end is three storeyed, and was formerly linked to now-demolished buildings to form a terrace. Lower part with stacked 3 light flush mullioned windows to gable centre, and a doorway to the west with a plain stone surround. The lower window is blocked, the upper window is without window joinery. Central part with stacked windows to east side, formerly sash framed, below wedge lintels, and with a doorway to the west with a semi-circular head, and a key block. Plain doorway. Upper part work stacked 3-light flush mullioned windows and a remodelled or inserted doorway without surround, but with a plain planked door. The range is presently unoccupied, and the interior of the lower part has been removed. Rear with a 3-light mullioned window (2 mullions lost) and two sash windows in stone surrounds.

Listing NGR: SK0006485405