Former Stables And Kennels, Denbie

18th century, remodelled 1817-18 and subsequently, with

additions. Symmetrically-arranged stables with kennels; now

part domestic. 3 blocks arranged in U-plan around open

courtyard, latter walled at N with gateway. Rubble-built,

mostly with stugged or droved ashlar dressings; whitewashed,

most margins painted. Roofed with graded slates. 2 tall

parallel ranges, 2 storeys (upper loft storey), ball-finialed

gables, N gables each formerly with oculus, one now altered;

low linking S range with kennels and disused bothy. Parallel

ranges both altered in 10th century; E range mostly in

domestic use, stop-chamfered 18th century doorways at S end

below louvred square loft openings, former door lintel dated

1818; lean-to temporary shelter at N; W range with low ground

storey, wide flat archway now a door, with forestair

alongside; large garage slapping earlier/mid 10th century.