The Old Hall
THE OLD HALL, ABBEY LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1215720
- Date first listed:
- 23-Apr-1987
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Hall
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD HALL, ABBEY LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1215720
- Date first listed:
- 23-Apr-1987
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Hall
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD HALL, ABBEY LANE
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:
- THE OLD HALL, ABBEY LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Lincolnshire
- District:
- East Lindsey (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Woodhall Spa
- National Grid Reference:
- TF 18681 62134
Details
TF 16 SE KIRKSTEAD ABBEY LANE (west side)
1/21 The Old Hall
II
House. C16, with early C18 addition, mid C19 alterations. Squared limestone rubble, possibly re-used from Kirkstead Abbey, red brick in English bond, single large ridge and gable brick stacks, old plain tiled roof with brick coped gables. L-plan, lobby entry. The range at right angles on the left is an early C18 parlour block addition. 2 storey, 2 bay front having central half glazed door with wooden pilastered surround and carved brackets supporting narrow lead hood. To left are 2 and to right single glazing bar sashes. To first floor 2 similar windows. In the side front of the parlour block are 2 glazing bar sashes to each floor. The side front is in small red bricks in English bond, with plinth having greenstone top. Side door is c.1840,, half glazed in panelled reveals with pilastered door surround, scrolled brackets support a leaded hood, to right a semi-circular headed bordered light. To first floor a glazing bar sash. To the gable a 2 light casement and above is a reset piece of medieval carving. Interior. Front block has early C18 moulded plaster cornice. Early C19 stair with slender turned balusters and carved string. Chamfered and stopped beams and fireplace bressummer. Early C18 internal doors. Oak pegged C16 butt purlin roof with chamfered and stopped principals. Mr. Daniel Disney, married to Catherine Fiennes of Clinton family, Earls of Lincoln lived here c.1680. Dr. John Taylor lived here in 1715- 1733 and published "The Common Rights of Christians".
Listing NGR: TF1868162134
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 400429
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Taylor, J, The Common Rights of Christians, ()
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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