Building record MLI89233 - The Manor, Leasingham
Summary
The Manor, Leasingham
Type and Period (2)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1750 AD to 2050 AD)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval to Modern - 1700 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 64122
Small country house, built c. 1759 with late 18th and 19th century alterations. Built of coursed limestone rubble, ashlar and red brick with ashlar and brick dressings and slate roofs. Interior has original staircase and fireplaces as well as some original panelling and ceiling plasterwork. 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}
The street front is deceptive, just plain rubble stone and brick with moulded window surrounds and a porch with late Georgian Gothic details. However, hidden behind the garden wall is the grand south front, identical with No. 13 Barn Hill, Stamford, of 1740. {2}
Manor Farm, Leasingham. Partially extant 18th century farmstead. Regular courtyard with multiple regular yards. The farmhouse is detached from the main working complex. There has been a partial loss (less than 50%) of traditional buildings. Located within or in association with a village. Large modern sheds are located on the site. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI7639 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 8/46; 264.013.
- <2> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p 432.
- <3> SLI15702 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2015. English Heritage Farmsteads Project. 6598.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 05722 48351 (19m by 28m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LEASINGHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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