Greystones

Greystones is a former barn that was converted into a house in 1922. It originated in the late 18th to early 19th century and underwent alterations in 1923 and 1976. The building is constructed of coursed rubble limestone and features a stone slate roof with two 20th-century rubble stone chimneys. It is now two storeys high and consists of five bays, which previously had central opposing cart entries, with the eastern entry set in a hipped projection. Both entries retain wooden lintels, and the eastern entry still shows traces of its original jambs. There are blocked vent slits and irregular 20th-century casements, most of which have metal glazing bars, while some were replaced with hardwood in the 1970s. Concrete lintels are also present. The eastern cart entry now has an eight-panel door from around 1922, and there is another 20th-century door with a hipped 20th-century porch at the center of the west side. French doors from around 1976 are located in the south gable end. The interior preserves the original double purlin roof. Greystones was located on the west side of the former farmyard of Rock Farm, which was established after the Enclosure Act of 1770. The farmhouse associated with it is now known as No. 45 (Manor Guest House) on Lawton Avenue.