Deverell'S Farmhouse

SP 8027 8/126 4.6.52

SWANBOURNE MURSLEY ROAD

Deverell's Farmhouse

GV II

House. Dated 1632 on tablet at top of porch gable. Large blocks of coursed rubble limestone, moulded stone string course at first floor level. Old tile roof, restored stone coped gables and kneelers. Rebuilt brick chimney in third bay has grouped shafts, with off-set heads and pilasters. Smaller brick chimney to left. T-plan. 2 storeys and attic, 4 bays. Moulded stone mullion windows with leaded lights, 2-light to ground floor left, 4-light above and in second and fourth bays,that to ground floor right much restored. Third bay has 2-storey and attic gabled porch projection with much restored moulded Tudor arch, 3-light window above with hoodmould, and small rectangular leaded light to attic. Gable ends have 3-light attic windows with hoodmoulds. Similar wing to rear opposite porch. Interior largely altered C18 with plain panelled dados and late C18 fireplace surrounds, delicately carved, one with carved frieze panel of hunting scene. Right-hand front room also has corner cupboard of same date with arched curved doors and ornamental frieze. Inner front door is C17 with moulded and stopped oak frame.

RCHM II p. 289-90 Mon. 5

Listing NGR: SP8018827276