Hawkwell House
HAWKWELL HOUSE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1370732
- Date first listed:
- 27-Aug-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Hawkwell House
- Statutory Address:
- HAWKWELL HOUSE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1370732
- Date first listed:
- 27-Aug-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Hawkwell House
- Statutory Address 1:
- HAWKWELL HOUSE
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:
- HAWKWELL HOUSE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Northumberland (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Stamfordham
- National Grid Reference:
- NZ 07710 71770
Details
STAMFORDHAM HAWKWELL NZ 07 SE 15/417 Hawkwell House
27.8.52
GV II*
House. 1679 with earlier core, facade refenestrated early C19. Scored stucco with ashlar plinth. Stone slate roof. L-plan with 2-storey lean-to in re-entrant angle on left return; lower service buildings attached to rear. 3 storeys, 3 bays. Central doorway with chamfered surround, lintel inscribed P RE 1679
hoodmould and 2-light mullioned overlight. Ground and 1st floors have 16-pane sashes in raised surrounds. 2nd floor has shortened 12-pane sashes in similar surrounds. Gabled roof with flat coping and corniced end stacks.
On right return, early C19 pedimented Tuscan porch with panelled door. To left 12-pane sashes. To right, on each floor a 4-light mullioned window with hoodmoulds.
Interior: Drawing room has late C17 panelling with bolection-moulded fireplace and dado rail, moulded skirting boards and cornice. Dining room has similar panelling, and early C17 stone fireplace with multi-moulded surround and Tudor- arched lintel. Study has fireplace with bolection-moulded surround and Delft tiles. Hall has inserted C17 fireplace with surround carved in relief with stylised oak leaves; also moulded beams. Back stair has splat balusters. Main stair a replacement of c.1930 with splat balusters. 2-panelled doors throughout.
Listing NGR: NZ0771071770
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 238903
- 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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