Nether Levens Farmhouse And Attached Store To North

SD 48 NE LEVENS

1/18 Nether Levens Farmhouse and 21.11.52. attached store to North (Formerly listed as Nether or Lower Levens with Dovecote and outbuildings)

G.V. II*

Farmhouse with attached store to North, originally part of a larger complex now ruined. Initials and date T & AP 1594 on panel in gable over entrance. Exact building chronology difficult to establish: South probably early C16, addition of wing and crosswing to North probably mid and late C16 respectively; all with later alterations. Stone rubble walls with red and yellow sandstone dressings; graduated greenslate roof with stone ridges and 5 chimneys, 4 with massive, tall round shafts on square bases. Irregular plan. 2 storeys. Scattered fenestration of various dates from C16 onwards, mostly mullion-and-transom under hoodmoulds. Interior has many original features including exposed beams, staircase with turned balusters, fireplaces, garde-robe and panelled room to upper floor. For details see R.C.H.M. pp 155-156 which also includes a floor plan although the dating shown on it may not be accurate.

Listing NGR: SD4882785119