The Old Farmhouse

CHEDWORTH HAWKS LANE SP 0511 11/83 The Old Farmhouse (formerly listed as The Old 23.1.52 Barn)

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Former farmhouse. Probably built by the Bicknell family, dated and initialled 1662 on a stone plaque at the south gable end (initials not legible); extended late C18 and mid C20. Limestone rubble with dressed stone quoins; stone slate roof; stacks restored C20 in ashlar or with ashlar quoins. 'L'-shaped main body with successive C18 and mid C20 extensions to the north gable end. Early range: 2 storeys, attic and basement. Later extensions: 2 1/2 storeys. Entrance (west) front: gablet to the early range and C18 extension. Irregular fenestration: single- light casements with flat-chamfered surrounds and 2-light stone- mullioned casements with stopped hoods C20 lean-to porch with C20 panelled door and gablet flanked by single-light casements. C20 plank door with a concrete lintel far left. Garden (east) front: asymmetrical gable to the early range, projects forwards left; twin gablets one to each of the extensions. Two and 3-light double-chamfered stone-mullioned casements with stopped hoods. Leaded panes to casements lighting the early range; all other casements with horizontal glazing bars. C20 plank door far right. Gable-end and axial stacks; large pyramidal finial at the gable end facing the road. Interior not accessible.

Listing NGR: SP0566511503