Blindbeck Farmhouse And Cottage

SD 87 SW 12/3 and 15/3 20.2.58

HORTON IN RIBBLESDALE Blindbeck Farmhouse and Cottage

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Farmhouse and cottage. Late C17 with C18 and C20 alterations. Slobbered coursed rubble, stone dressings, stone slate roof. Lobby entry plan. 2 storeys, 4 bays. Left of centre gabled porch is early C18, chamfered surround, Tudor arched head; small chamfered window in gable. To left: ground floor 2-light double chamfered mullioned window, and 3 light double chamfered mullioned window with hoodmould; upper floor, 3 light chamfered mullioned window. To right: ground floor 3 light double chamfered mullioned window, now with flat faced mullions, and remains of further blocked light; upper floor 3 light double chamfered mullioned window. Right-hand bay is now the cottage: c1970 entrance porch with lean-to roof abutting former 3-light chamfered mullioned window, now 2 lights with only one mullion remaining. Casements and fixed lights. Upper floor 3 light double chamfered mullioned window. Right-hand gable end, left-hand, and massive left of centre ridge stacks. At rear is C18 wing. Interior: front left-hand room contains late-C17 fireplace, chamfered surround with 2-piece Tudor arched mantle. Front right-hand room contains early C18 fireplace with cupboard inscribed SW 1659. Upper floor re-set oak cupboard inscribed TH (Thomas Howson) 1697.

Listing NGR: SD8027773002