Maulds Meaburn Hall

CROSBY RAVENSWORTH MAULDS MEABURN NY 61 NW (West side)

5/42 Maulds Meaburn Hall 6.2.68

GV. II* Large house. Probably rebuilt in late C16 for Vernon family, incorporating additions and alterations from all subsequent periods up to the C20. Earlier work is of ashlar on chamfered plinth; later work of coursed, squared rubble. Graduated slate roofs. Asymmetrical plan, mostly 2 storeys with attics. Present panelled front door is in C19 rebuilt single-storey section; 2 sashes to left. Main block to north has 2-light stone-mullioned window inserted in former doorway; casement inserted under hoodmould to right. 2 multi-light stone mullioned-and-transomed windows under hoodmoulds to 1st floor with 3-light stone mullioned window in gabled dormer above. Inserted windows to gable end of north wing. Gable end of south wing has part-glazed door in chamfered surround with dated lintel above; date originally read 1610 but was recut to read 1676 when stair wing was added. Numerous original multi-light windows survive on other elevations. Corniced stone chimneys. Interior retains a number of early features including panelled doors throughout, a spiral stone stair, a massive stepped stone fire hood over the present kitchen's fireplace, and an extremely fine dog-leg, closed string stair of c.1676 with large, turned balusters, a moulded handrail, and newels which are square in plan with applied carved decoration and ball finials.

For photographs, further details of dating, and description of building see 1936 R.C.H.M. Westmorland.

Listing NGR: NY6239817075