2, Lower Brook Street

SJ 2829 SE OSWESTRY C.P. LOWER BROOK STREET (south side) 15/78 No. 2 10.9.51 GV II

Cottage. Early C17, extended C18 and late C19. Timber framed with plaster infill on painted brick plinth, slate roof. Original 2-cell baffle-entry plan altered in C18 by single-bay addition to left; late C19 painted brick lean-to and gabled additions to rear. One storey and attic; framing: square and rectangular panels, 2 from cill to wall-plate with short straight tension braces; 3-light cast-iron latticed casements to left and right of ledged door in moulded surround with prominent gabled eaves dormers (also with latticed lights) directly above; C18 brick extension has two C20 fixed-light latticed windows to ground floor; prominent late C19 red brick ridge stack with moulded capping above door; pointed finials to dormers and right gable end. Interior: timber frame exposed throughout including to former back wall and left gable end; chamfered ceiling beams, substantial chimney breast and late C17 dog-leg staircase with turned balusters; collar and tie beam roof.

Listing NGR: SJ2888829261