Downham Hall
DOWNHAM HALL
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1072125
- Date first listed:
- 13-Dec-1977
- List Entry Name:
- Downham Hall
- Statutory Address:
- DOWNHAM HALL
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1072125
- Date first listed:
- 13-Dec-1977
- List Entry Name:
- Downham Hall
- Statutory Address 1:
- DOWNHAM HALL
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:
- DOWNHAM HALL
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Lancashire
- District:
- Ribble Valley (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Downham
- National Grid Reference:
- SD 78298 44309
Details
SD 78 44 DOWNHAM
13/7 Downham Hall 13.12.1977 GV II*
Country house, 1835, by George Webster, with later alterations and with some remains of c.1600. Limestone and sandstone rubble with sandstone dressings and slate roof. Grecian style. 2 storeys with attics. North facade has 2 outer projecting wings of 2 bays each. The central bay of the facade projects with a pedimented gable and a single-storey tetrastyle portico of unfluted Greek Doric columns. This central section is linked to the wings on the ground floor. On the 1st floor it is linked to the main front by 3-sided projections. Windows sashed with glazing bars and with aprons on the ground floor and a 1st floor sill band. The window of the central projecting bay is flanked by the shields of Henry de Lacy and John of Gaunt. Cornice and blocking course. Chimneys on ridge and above outer walls, some over windows. South facade a balanced composition with 2 outer projecting wings: the eastern one of 2 bays, the western of one bay. Central section of 5 bays with central porch of 2 paired antae, a C20th reconstruction in keeping. The west wing has masonry with traces of dressings from the earlier house. The west facade is of 3 bays, the central bay flanked by pilasters. The ground floor windows have architraves and cornices on console brackets, the outer ones with aprons, the central one now a door. On the east side of the house are later C19th additions. Interior has open-well stair with stick balusters and ramped handrail. Library has Grecian bookcases by Webster. Haworth, J. and Taylor, A. [Websters of Kendal.]
Listing NGR: SD7829844309
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 183326
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Haworth, J, Taylor, A, The Websters of Kendal, (1973)
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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