Stables, Courtyard Wall And Attached Kennels To Wallingswell Hall

The stables, courtyard wall, and attached kennels date from approximately 1810 and are located near Wallingswell Hall. The stables are constructed of ashlar with hipped slate roofs, arranged in a quadrangle plan with seven bays. A plinth, first floor and raised eaves bands are present. The central three bays project and are topped with a pediment which contains a clock face. The central arched doorway has a keystone, but the doorway and fanlight glazing are missing. Flanking this are recessed panels and two sash windows lacking their glazing, all with flush splayed lintels and keystones. Above are seven small sash windows lacking glazing, also with flush splayed lintels and keystones. Projecting from the left and right are single-storey wings. The left wing has a large entrance with a flat rendered arch and keystone, and ashlar quoins. It also includes a doorway with a damaged fanlight, a single sash window, a doorway with a wooden door, and stable doors with overlights, all with flush splayed lintels and keystones. The right wing is of similar design and includes three large carriage archways with damaged double wooden arched doors and keystones. The courtyard is paved, and the quadrangle is enclosed by a coped ashlar wall with a central wooden gate. Internally, some wood and iron stalls remain. A small lean-to structure of red brick and pantile projects from the rear west wall. A dressed coursed rubble wall with ashlar coping and iron railings extends from the lean-to, running for approximately 23 metres and partially dividing the interior into six sections through similar walls. The kennels are integrated into the rear portions of the stable block, reflecting a functional arrangement for working animals.