Stables, About 46 Metres South Of Pauntley Court

SO 72 NW PAUNTLEY -

3/206 Stables, about 46m south of Pauntley Court 2.10.54 (formerly listed as part of Pauntley Court, with Dovecote and Barn 60 yards south of Pauntley Court) GV II

Stables and cartshed; of late C16 or C17 origin, probably re- erected later. Brick-nogged timber-framing, 2 panels high per floor, on stone plinth: tiled roof. Five bays, originally 2 storeys throughout. Framing morticed for close studding, but alternate studs missing, save adjoining some main posts at rear. Side facing dovecote: wide opening on left, separate lintel below bressumer, fills most of bay. To right of second bay 2 upper infill panels missing: opening to right. On right boarded door under trimming supporting main post. Hit and miss window to right: bressumer over morticed for joists for missing wing. First floor 2 boarded doors on left, one on right, gap in framing over boarded door to ground floor. Roof hipped on right. Internally, brick cross wall at left end; remainder divided on right of boarded door, forming 2 stables. Upper floor collapsed in right 2 bays, also one roof truss. First floor in 3 sections, timber-framed partitions, part wattle and daub infill: trusses tie-beam, collar and angle struts, with central stud over partitions where closed. 2 pairs purlins, square ridge. May be part of house (q.v.), re-erected in C18 or early C19.

Listing NGR: SO7492529013