Abbey Farmhouse

MEREVALE MEREVALE LANE SP29NE (South-east side) 1/123 Abbey Farmhouse GV II Farmhouse. Probably C16 origins, possibly incorporating masonry from Merevale Abbey (q.v.). Late C18/early C19 front range and alterations. Regular coursed sandstone with some brick patching to rear wing. Front range has remains of render. Old plain-tile roofs; brick end stacks and internal stack to rear wing. Irregular T-plan with long wing to rear. Symmetrical front range of 2 storeys and attic; 1-1-1 bays. Gabled centre projects slightly. 4-panelled door has 2-light overlight. Leaded wood mullioned windows with arched lights and pierced spandrels, of 3 lights and 2 lights to centre and attic. All openings have gauged brick flat arches and brick dressings. Attic has 2 gabled half-dormers. To left return side irregular rear wing is of one storey and attic; 3-window range. Large 3-light leaded wood mullioned and transomed window with wood lintel on right. Small C19 windows. C19 dormers have 2-light casements with horizontal glazing bar. End wall has external staircase to plank door. Interior: straight-flight staircase, set parallel to front has stick balusters. Room to right has cut-down mid/late C18 style carved wood fireplace. Room to left has large open fireplace. Room to rear has moulded and carved stone fireplace inscribed on left JA February and on right TL 1797. Kitchen in rear wing has cross beams; large open fireplace has boxed bressumer with moulded cornice. Most beams throughout are boxed. On first floor room on right has late C18 style carved fireplace with husk garlands.

Listing NGR: SP2919697761