Grange Hall And Adjoining Buildings

NY 61 SE 11/17

ASBY Grange Hall and adjoining buildings

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Farmhouse, originally grange of Byland Abbey (Yorks) established in C14. Coursed, squared rubble with quoins. Parapet projects on all 4 sides; upper works altered to accommodate (C17?) graduated slate roof. Original stone chimney (stepped and corniced) projects to rear, west end chimney is Cl7 addition; adjoining range to front replaces original chimney (internal 1st floor entry to range passes under large 2-centred fireplace arch). Door to 3-storey, 4-bay front replaces earlier window; late Cl9 lean-to porch has late C20 plank door. Original newel stair projects from 1st floor level on north-west corner. Damaged panel to 1st floor left has Bellingham coat of arms. Square, mullioned C17 2-light windows to all 3 floors (some blocked); 2nd floor left has blocked C14 2-light window (trefoiled ogee heads in square frame with mullion, hoodmould and labels). East wall has C15 5-light oriel window (trefoiled semicircular heads) supported on moulded bracket terminating in human head (similar head to panel in gable above). Windows to rear are mainly C19/C20 with one C14 single-light window to 2nd floor; central projection may have housed original entrance with stair leading to 1st floor. Front range of coursed, squared rubble with quoins under graduated slate roof; 2 builds, late C18 with late C19 extension. Outbuilding to rear joined to house in late C19.

Listing NGR: NY6846010911