Little Lawford Hall

LITTLE LAWFORD SP47NE 3/30 Little Lawford Hall 04/12/51

• II

House, said to have been built as stables. Dated 1604, but possibly with earlier origins. Converted and altered late C18/early C19. Coursed squared limestone with red sandstone dressings. Slate roof with parapet and coped gable parapets; brick ridge stacks of 4 and 2 square flues. 4-unit plan. 2 storeys and attic; 4-window range. Splayed plinth and string course, and irregular quoins. Regular main front. Late C18/early C19 square porch with rendered elliptical archway has C19 moulded 6-panelled door inside. Parapet has eroded finial. Datestone above. 3-light casements with Gothick-arched lights and glazing bars, and hood moulds. Ground floor windows cut into plinth; fourth bay has no window. Left return side has 2-light attic casement with cross glazing. Right return side has C20 three-light casement with old painted wood lintel. 2-light leaded Gothick attic casement. Irregular rear has 2 dormers. Interior not inspected. The original Little Lawford Hall was demolished in 1790. (V.C.H.: Warwickshire, Vol.VI, p.187; Buildings of England: Warwickshire, p.344).

Listing NGR: SP4689277214