Lower Wallop Farmhouse And Lower Wallop Farm Cottage

SJ 30 NW WESTBURY C.P. LOWER WALLOP

8/106 Lower Wallop Farmhouse - and Lower Wallop Farm Cottage

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Farmhouse, now divided. Circa 1670, extended c. 1812, and partly rebuilt in mid-to late C19. Rendered timber frame with red brick nogging, partly rebuilt in red brick; early C19 addition in coursed grey sandstone rubble with red brick facing to south-east(with evidence of former painted surface), slate roof, hipped over early C19 block. Probably 2 or 3 framed bays with addition to south-east. 2 storeys. South-east front: deep eaves; pair of symmetrically placed brick ridge stacks and brick ridge stack at junction with wing at rear consisting of 2 star-shaped shafts (tops rebuilt in C20). 1:1:1 bays, centre bay projecting slightly, with triangular pedimented gable above; 12- and 16-pane glazing bar sashes with slightly segmental heads; central half- glazed door (2 panels and 6 small lights) with doorcase consisting of architrave, reeded pilaster strips, and reeded console brackets with guttae (only surviving on right-hand one) supporting lead-covered flat hood. Central 2-storey gabled staircase tower at rear. Rear wing has C19 wooden casements,and gabled back porch to north-east and timber framed partly exposed to south-west. Probably C19 kitchen block in angle at rear. Interior: early C19 fittings including 6-panelled doors, moulded cornices; 3-flight staircase with landings, open string with scrolled cut brackets, stick balusters, and handrail with turned bottom newel post. V.C.H., Vol. VIII, p. 303; C. Ryan, The evolution of the peasant house in Shropshire. Medieval - c. 1850. The Parish of Westbury, Unpublished thesis (October 1979), Manchester University, p. 140.

Listing NGR: SJ3244007612