Crawford House

TF 20 NW 14/20

CROWLAND THORNEY STREET (west side) Crawford House

II

House. Late C17, refronted c.1800, late C19. Limestone rubble, stock brick. Steeply pitched canted, hipped double ridge Collyweston tiled roofs with brick eaves; single ridge and 2 lateral stacks. 2 storeys with attic, 5 bay early C19 east front with high stone C17 plinth. Central porch projects a little with pediment, pilasters, fanlight with radiating spokes, panelled reveal and door. 2 plain cross casements on either side, with 5 similar windows above. 3 gabled dormers with plain sashes. Wall attached at right angles to the left, running eastwards, with gateway, incorporating many medieval sculptured fragments, probably from Crowland Abbey. North front of C17 rubble with doorway to right with overlight and partially glazed door. Segmental headed window beyond filled with mesh. Plain sash to left of doorway, with 2 plain sashes above, all 3 with wooden lintels. Interior with room to west with late C18 fielded panelling. Staircase of c.1800, 2 flight return with open well and a break on half landing with flight leading off it to east. Turned bannisters, moulded handrail, fielded panelled dado. Room to north with late C18 panelling said to be imported, with fluted pilasters, 2 semi-circular headed corner cupboards with keystones and fluted pilasters; fielded panelling. Most other rooms with plain late C19 and early C20 panelling.

Listing NGR: TF2414809965