Mathew How
MATHEW HOW, TOWN END, LA23 1LD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1246648
- Date first listed:
- 02-Mar-2001
- List Entry Name:
- Mathew How
- Statutory Address:
- MATHEW HOW, TOWN END, LA23 1LD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1246648
- Date first listed:
- 02-Mar-2001
- List Entry Name:
- Mathew How
- Statutory Address 1:
- MATHEW HOW, TOWN END, LA23 1LD
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:
- MATHEW HOW, TOWN END, LA23 1LD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Westmorland and Furness (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Lakes
- National Park:
- Lake District
- National Grid Reference:
- NY 40714 02470
Details
NY4002,
781/2/10007
WINDERMERE,
TROUTBECK,
Mathew How
02-MAR-01
II
House. C17, with late C18 or early C19 additions and alterations, further altered late C20. Rubble stone with painted wet-dash finish, gable chimneys and a Westmorland slate roof covering, laid to diminishing courses, and with stone ridges.
PLAN: L-shaped plan, with remodelled and raised east range, and present service range extending westwards from the north end of the east range.
EXTERIOR: Near-symmetrical east elevation of 2 storeys, 3 window bays, with central French windows, formerly doorway below rectangular overlight. Flanking the doorway are 3-over-3 pane sash windows below shallow slate drips. Above, three, 10-over-10 pane sash windows below exposed stepped lintels. To the far right, a small rectangular first-floor window . South elevation of rear wing with lobby entrance and part-glazed door at the junction of the two ranges, and, to its left , a 4-light late C17 oak mullioned window with slate-faced lintel. Above, a 10-over-10 pane sash window. North wall with recessed centre section incorporating tall stair window , and small ground-floor window in deep reveal. To the right of the stair window, a gabled dormer window breaks through the eaves, with a 10-over-10 pane sash frame.
INTERIOR: A remodelled interior which however retains much early fabric, including a turned-baluster staircase with moulded handrail and newels with ball finials. East range with remodelled full-width hearth below bressumer beam at north end, and plank and muntin partitions dividing the living room from the dining room and kitchen . The staircase leads to a modified upper floor landing with further plank and muntin panelling and panelled doors.
A carefully- restored C17 vernacular house, enlarged and remodelled in the early C19, but retaining early interior features of good quality.
Listing NGR: NY4071402470
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 486976
- 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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