Reilth Farmhouse

SO 28 NE MAINSTONE C.P. -

3/230 Reilth Farmhouse -

GV II

Farmhouse. Probably late C16 with mid-C18 and early to mid-C19 alterations and additions. Timber framed, refaced and partly rebuilt in coursed lime- stone rubble; slate roofs. 'Hall' and cross wing plan with baffle entry; aligned north-west/south-east. 2 storeys and attic. Large rendered stone and brick ridge stack axial with entrance to right and integral stone end stack at rear of right-hand cross-wing. 4-window front with large gables over ends; mid-to-late C19 and C20 wooden 2- and 3-light cross casements; 2-storeyed gabled porch to right of centre with pair of half-glazed doors and porch consisting of attenuated unfluted Doric columns supporting partial entablature. Datestone "TBS/1749" in gable of right-hand cross-wing. Cross-wing extends to rear with evidence of timber frame post in north- west corner close to chimney stack; single storey kitchen wing with central ridge stack forms cross-wing rear extension to north-west. Interior: collar and tie-beam roof trusses with queen struts; 'hall' has high chamfered beams with stops, and early C19 kitchen-range style fireplace with segmental arch and high shelf; steps up to cross-wing which contains in ground floor north room a good mid-C18 fireplace with bolection moulded surround and pulvinated frieze, also a good display cupboard with shell niche and shaped shelves; early C19 staircase with columnular newel and stick balusters; C18 panelled doors.

Listing NGR: SO2794286896