Mechanics Cottage and Adjacent Cottage (Opposite Old Stables)
MECHANICS COTTAGE AND ADJACENT COTTAGE (OPPOSITE OLD STABLES), SWINSTEAD ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1062771
- Date first listed:
- 15-Dec-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Mechanics Cottage and Adjacent Cottage (Opposite Old Stables)
- Statutory Address:
- MECHANICS COTTAGE AND ADJACENT COTTAGE (OPPOSITE OLD STABLES), SWINSTEAD ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1062771
- Date first listed:
- 15-Dec-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Mechanics Cottage and Adjacent Cottage (Opposite Old Stables)
- Statutory Address 1:
- MECHANICS COTTAGE AND ADJACENT COTTAGE (OPPOSITE OLD STABLES), SWINSTEAD ROAD
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- MECHANICS COTTAGE AND ADJACENT COTTAGE (OPPOSITE OLD STABLES), SWINSTEAD ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Lincolnshire
- District:
- South Kesteven (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Irnham
- National Grid Reference:
- TF 02573 26571
Details
IRNHAM SWINSTEAD ROAD TF 0226-0326 (east side)
13/194 Mechanics Cottage and adjacent cottage (opposite Old Stables)
G.V. II
Originally 3 cottages, now 2. C16, early C17, altered C19, C20. Lower left hand cottage had timber frame now cased in coursed limestone rubble. Pantile roof with 2 brick gable stacks. Single storey plus attics, 3 bay front having central planked door with C20 wooden porch flanked by single C20 3 light casements. To first floor a single similar 2 light window. In the roof are 2 gabled dormers having 2 light windows and leaded cheeks. To the left a lower 3 bay unit belongs to the C16 phase and contains planked door, 2 light casement and fixed light. All openings have timber lintels. To left hand gable the wall plate and centre post of timber frame can be seen behind C20 imitation framing. Interior of C17 cottage has chamfered beams with ogee and shield shaped stops.
Listing NGR: TF0257326571
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 194168
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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