Building record MLI81552 - Longhills Hall, Sleaford Road, Branston
Summary
Longhills Hall is a mid 18th century country house.
Type and Period (2)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1725 AD to 2050 AD)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Longhills Hall is a mid 18th century country house, which was altered in the 1830s. It is constructed of coursed rubble with ashlar dressings and rendered, with a slate hipped roof. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}{2}{3}
White says that Longhills Hall was built in 1838 on the site of an 'ancient house'. {4}
Longhills Hall, Branston and Mere. Partially extant 19th century farmstead. Regular courtyard of Z plan. The farmhouse is detached from the main working complex. There has been a partial loss (less than 50%) of traditional buildings. Located within a Church and/or Manor farm group. Large modern sheds are located to the side of the site. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI6615 Index: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1/24; 60.024.
- <2> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.180.
- <3> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. 79/1.
- <4> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire - Second Edition. p.359.
- <5> SLI15702 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2015. English Heritage Farmsteads Project. 4739.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 03585 66879 (63m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRANSTON AND MERE, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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