Hyrstlands
HYRSTLANDS, TRACK ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1134621
- Date first listed:
- 13-Jan-1984
- List Entry Name:
- Hyrstlands
- Statutory Address:
- HYRSTLANDS, TRACK ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1134621
- Date first listed:
- 13-Jan-1984
- List Entry Name:
- Hyrstlands
- Statutory Address 1:
- HYRSTLANDS, TRACK 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:
- HYRSTLANDS, TRACK ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Kirklees (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SE 23791 23149
Details
SE 22 SW BATLEY MB TRACK ROAD BATLEY CARR
4/62 Hyrstlands
II
Large detached house, now approved school. Dated 1891. Built as private residence of Sir Mark Oldroyd, MP and local mill owner. Ashlar. Double pile, hipped slate roof with moulded eaves cornice. Ashlar stacks with cornices. 2 storeys. 7 bays by 5 with moulded string course between floors. Bays are divided by rusticated pilasters to ground floor and paired Ionic pilasters to 1st floor which are surmounted by ball finials on moulded bases. Entrance front of 7 bays. The central bay breaks forward and is surmounted by square attic tower with pyramidal roof, and with clasping pilasters. Small pediment over window with ornately carved surround and flanked by tapering pilasters. Entrance and single light to each side, each have blind arch with elaborately carved foliage. Small shield over door with initials M.O. 1st floor oriel window with cornice and balustrade over. 3 bays to right include canted bay and conservatory.
Garden front has canted bay to left with cornice and balustrade. At 1st floor level is carved panel with date 1891 flanked by pilasters surmounted by carved pediment. To right, each floor has large 3-light window. Right side elevation of 5 bays of single sashes with architraves. (Ground floor centre window is 2-light). Pediment surmounts centre bay which breaks forward slightly. Left elevation has covered link to recent building.
Good interior with many original fittings including panelling and carved fireplaces. Hall has gallery with carved balusters. Wooden staircase with panelled dado. Pedimented doors. Some fitted furniture including sideboard and bookcases.
Listing NGR: SE2379123149
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 340968
- 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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