Far Thatch
FAR THATCH, ROBINS FOLLY
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1257951
- Date first listed:
- 24-Feb-1997
- List Entry Name:
- Far Thatch
- Statutory Address:
- FAR THATCH, ROBINS FOLLY
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1257951
- Date first listed:
- 24-Feb-1997
- List Entry Name:
- Far Thatch
- Statutory Address 1:
- FAR THATCH, ROBINS FOLLY
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:
- FAR THATCH, ROBINS FOLLY
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Bedford (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Thurleigh
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 06487 57328
Details
TL 05 NE THURLEIGH ROBIN'S FOLLY
80/4/10003 Far Thatch
- II
House. Later C16 single storey two bay house, extended by a half bay to the west in the late C18 when a further floor was probably inserted and with large C20 wing in matching materials to the south which is not of special interest. Timberframed, rendered and colourwashed with battered base to earlier wing. Thatched roof and brick chimneystack between original two bays. One storey and attic in gable end. Irregular fenestration with one eyebrow dormer, sliding casement to rear gable and casements, one with ornamental wooden shutters. Entrance now through C20 wing. Interior has the unusual survival of a C16 timber fireplace with the lintel tenoned into a post (with chamfer and cut stop) and with sides of stud and daub. Roof of collar and side-purlin construction. Rear room has handsome late C18 corner cupboard with moulded cornice, panelled doors and H-hinges.
[See N W Alcock "Timber-framed Buildings in North Bedfordshire" in Bedfordshire Archaeological Journal Volume IV 1969.]
Listing NGR: TL0648757328
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 463259
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Bedfordshire Archaeological Journal in Bedfordshire Archaeological Journal, (1969)
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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