The Poplars Farmhouse

ASTON CANTLOW SHELFIELD SP16SW 5/46 The Poplars Farmhouse 11/12/69

GV II

Farmhouse. Dated 1688 on chimney stack. Flemish bond red brick with intermittent brick string courses. Old tile roof; brick ridge and lateral stacks. T-plan, with cross wing to right. 2 storeys; 2-window range. Left range baffle entry. Ribbed door in simple moulded wood surround. Tiled hood with moulded wood cornice. Mid C20 metal casements with glazing bars, 2-light to left, 3-light to right with straight brick head and segmental arch over. One first-floor window. Cross wing has C20 canted bay window, and small casement above. String course above first floor. Right return side is 3-window range. Stable door. Between the first and second windows is a very large stack, slightly recessed. Ground floor of regular coursed limestone, with crude arched recess; upper part of thin bricks. Large square panelled shaft has ornamental brickwork of 2 lozenges, one with some painted decoration, and a shield containing a datestone. To rear: Cross wing gable has pulley housing. irregular fenestration. Interior: Exposed ceiling beams. Open fireplace. Winder stairs to landing with cut-out splat balusters. C17 three-plank doors with strap hinges. Formerly known as Bartlam's Farm. Forms a group with adjoininq barns (q.v.). (V.C.H.: Warwickshire, Vol.III, p.33).

Listing NGR: SP1261962744