Listed Building: ALMHOUSES (1360355)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | Department of the Environment |
| Date assigned | 09 January 1987 |
| Date last amended |
Description
STOKE ROCHFORD VILLAGE STREET SK 92 NW (south side) Nos 1 to 5 (consecutive) 6/174 Almshouses G.V. II 5 almshouses. Originally c.1677, founded by Edmund Turnor, remodelled c.1851, possibly by William Burn for Sir Christopher Turnor, minor C20 alterations. Squared limestone rubble with slate roofs having raised stone coped gables with ball finials, 2 square ridge stacks with cornices. Single storey, 9 bay front, with attics, to taller advanced flanking wings. Central chamfered doorway inscribed on the lintel repaired 1851, above the coped gable containing a sunk panel with shield and inscription recording the original foundation in 1677, flanked by 2 single light and single 2 light windows. The projecting end wings have canted bays with hipped stone roofs. To the gables are 2 light windows. All windows have ovolo moulded mullions and transomes. In the sides of the wings are chamfered doorways. Beyond to either side are C20 single storey extensions. Listing NGR: SK9191527322
External Links (1)
- View details on the National Heritage List for England (Link to The National Heritage List for England)
Sources (1)
- SLI7256 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 6/174.
Location
| Grid reference | SK 91915 27322 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK92NW |
| Civil Parish | STOKE ROCHFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Jul 26 2013 2:48PM
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