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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

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