Lower Hendre

PETERSTOW CP HENDRE SO 52 SE 6/128 Lower Hendre

GV II

Farmhouse. Probably C17 with C18, C19 and C20 alterations. Sandstone rubble, squared sandstone, concrete tiled roofs and brick stacks. Irregular plan with main range aligned roughly east/west. Cross-wing at east end and smaller wing returning to north from west end. Two storeys and attic. South elevation has 2:1 windows, 2-light late C20 casements under segmental heads. Two late C20 canted bay windows to left of entry which is under early C20 canopy in angle between main range and gable front. Attic window of gable is 3-light early C19 casement. Low two-storey extension with hipped roof to left-hand side. North elevation has left gable front with two partly blocked openings, one to each storey on right-hand side. The lower opening, to right of glazed early C20 kitchen door, has two oak diamond section mullions. Centre of main range has 3-light late C18 to early C19 first floor casement and 6-panelled contemporary door,both under segmental heads. Interior has heavy chamfered ceiling beams to ground floor. Trusses not inspected. Surprisingly, despite a very deep plinth on falling ground, the building has no cellars. (RCHM Vol I, p 218). Included for group value.

Listing NGR: SO5509923457