Laurel Cottage

HOPE UNDER DINMORE CP HOPE UNDER DINMORE SO 55 SW 5/73 Laurel Cottage II Two houses, now one house. Probably early C17, extended mid-C18 with further mid-C19 alterations; restored late C20. Part timber-framed with rendered infill, part sandstone rubble with plain tiled roof. Originally of two framed bays aligned north/south with large external rubble chimney and brick stack at south end. Extended by two bays at north end in C18. Single storey and attic with dormers. Framing: original part has two rows of rectangular panels from sill to wall-plate. Also north bay of C18 part has one row of square panels at eaves level and a queen post truss at the north gable end. East front elevation: there are three 2-light casements and also a single- light casement in a former blocked doorway on the ground floor. The C18 part is a gabled dormer with a 2-light casement and also a square stair light at eaves level. Main entrance at north end enclosed by C20 flat-roofed porch addition. Attic light at north end. C20 wing added to rear of original part. Interior: roof of original part has a collar and tie-beam truss with two main struts and raking struts across the lower corners at its northern end. The intermediate truss and the purlins have been altered. Large fireplace in south bay.

Listing NGR: SO5034551348