Birdlip House
BIRDLIP HOUSE, BIRDLIP
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1340134
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jul-1960
- List Entry Name:
- Birdlip House
- Statutory Address:
- BIRDLIP HOUSE, BIRDLIP
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1340134
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jul-1960
- List Entry Name:
- Birdlip House
- Statutory Address 1:
- BIRDLIP HOUSE, BIRDLIP
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:
- BIRDLIP HOUSE, BIRDLIP
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Gloucestershire
- District:
- Cotswold (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Birdlip
- National Grid Reference:
- SO9282214248
Details
COWLEY BIRDLIP
SO 9214
(south side)
9/72 Birdlip House
4.7.60
GV II
Large house. C17, partly demolished and greatly enlarged late C18-
early C19. C17 range partly ashlar; ashlar facade to the later
range; otherwise coursed squared and dressed limestone; stone
slate roof; rendered stacks. Rectangular plan to the-C18-C19
range under which the cellar of the early range runs at right
angles. The formerly 'L'-shaped C17 range butts up against the
rear of the later range. C17 range: 2 storeys and attic, service
range/store single storey, later range: 3 storeys. Elevation
facing the road: plinth of C17 range and two single-light cellar
windows now incorporated at the base of the side wall of the later
range; 3-light segmental-headed window with keystone to the ground
floor of the early range, interrupting a continuous dripmould; 3-
light double-chamfered stone-mullioned casement above. Gable-end
of C17 range: three-light double-chamfered stone-mullioned
casement with continuous dripmould above to the ground floor;
similar window but with a stopped hood above; similar 2-light
window to the attic. Service wing/store at right angles with a
single-width plank door and a double door flanking a 3-light
double-chamfered stone-mullioned casement. Symmetrical, 3-windowed
east front to the later range; two 12-pane sashes to the ground
floor; three 12-pane sashes to the first floor; three 9-pane
sashes to the upper floor. Central door with flush panels and
fanlight within a round-headed surround with an open triangular
pediment and pilasters; parapet with moulded cornice.
Interior of C17 range retains an inglenook fireplace with
bressumer. Later range retains the original staircase with stick
balusters and moulded brackets to the risers; original doors and
shutters. Partial interior inspection only.
Listing NGR: SO9282214248
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 135023
- 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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