Hincaster Hall

SD 58 SW HINCASTER

3/2 Hincaster Hall (formerly listed as 21.11.52 Hincaster Hall with G.V. II* outbuildings)

Farmhouse. Late C16 with later alterations and C18 extension at lower level to right. Stone rubble; graduated greenslate roof; stone ridge. 2 end chimneys to original part: left with single round shaft, right with paired round shafts; single end chimney to extension; chimney with round shaft to rear. T-plan. 2 storeys plus rooflit attics. 3 windows, irregular, of 3 or 4 lights with chamfered stone mullions and surrounds under hood moulds with labels. C19 iron framed casements. Off-centre stone gabled porch with ball finial, heavy studded oak board door with strap hinges in timber frame. Extension has central 6-panelled door with iron "H" hinges under segmental arched head with stone voussoirs; C19 casements to either side and small casement to far left; 3 C19 casements over Interior has, to ground floor: chamfered beams; 2 original fireplaces in living room,one with wide arched opening with stone voussoirs; the other smaller, has flat stone lintel with segmental arch cut into face; remains of repositioned C17 panelling with added plaque with initials and date AM. 1660 Fragments of plaster frieze. Upper floor: 2 fireplaces with stone surrounds, one with 2 round-headed arches cut into face and decorative carved stop, the other with chamfered, square design cut into face; small oak newel stair to attics; C17 panelling; 2 powder rooms with panelled doors. Roof of original part 5-bays: steeply pitched principals with collars pegged at ridge, ridge piece -and 2 levels of purlins.

Listing NGR: SD5063684838